Jailed CNRP Senator Sok Hour's bid for outside doctor is denied

Jailed senator’s wife says ‘extra fees’ from guards limit her ability to visit

The wife of Sam Rainsy Party Senator Hong Sok Hour says “extra fees” exacted by prison guards have forced her to limit her visits to her husband, while authorities yesterday rejected the imprisoned lawmaker’s second request to receive medical treatment from an outside doctor.

Kun Lum Ang said she tried to visit her husband at Prey Sar prison at least twice a week to bring food and medicine, with her husband suffering from high blood pressure and stomach problems.

However, some weeks, Lum Ang said, she could only afford one trip as she was made to pay an extra fee by prison guards.

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