Jump to content

Two more monks arrested #BreakingNews


geovalin

Recommended Posts

TWO monks were arrested this morning at the Samaki Rainsy pagoda in Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district.

The two monks, Khet Vannak and Thach Sang, from nearby Stung Meanchey pagoda, were arrested when they arrived to support villagers from Preah Vihear, said Yan Soeun, a monk at the Stung Meanchey pagoda.

“Meanchey district police arrested two monks when they joined the group,” Soeun said.

“The group seeks justice for land dispute victims in Preah Vihear.”

The group had been staying at the Samaki Rainsy pagoda and planned to march a petition to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s house, he said.

The arrests follow seven Boeung Kak activists being sentenced to one year in prison yesterday, just a day after their arrest for blocking traffic. A monk, three activists and an opposition official were also arrested yesterday.

The two monks were questioned by district police before being taken to Phnom Penh Municipal Police headquarters, Soeun said.

“I condemn the authorities. These monks have done nothing wrong. It is a violation of their human rights.”

Choem Sitha, Meanchey district police chief, could not be reached for comment.

http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/two-more-monks-arrested

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.








  • Topics

  • Latest posts...

    1. 86

      Form 7162 Anybody Received Theirs Yet for 2024?

    2. 5

      What's this?: Can I eat it?

    3. 6

      Teaching license for those enrolled in the 7-Module course run by Kurusapa

    4. 181

      I Voted Today

    5. 10

      Need to overstay but want to avoid stamped passport

    6. 1

      Do you know Ben Bartree?

    7. 33

      1-year extension based on your original Non Imm O Visa WITHOUT having a Thai bank-account

    8. 12

      How-To: How to stop Alibaba Commie-bandits from sending me spam?

    9. 10

      Need to overstay but want to avoid stamped passport

    10. 65

      Getting a credit card

    11. 43

      Trump Watches

    12. 48

      Thai tax riddle: Elite Visa holders off the hook?

×
×
  • Create New...
""