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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Samaki Rangsey head monk accused of national treason

Samaki Rangsey head monk accused of national treason

The Cambodia Herald | 11 September 2014

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PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) -- Phnom Penh Municipal Court summoned Seang Sovannara, head monk of Samaki Rangsey pagoda in Stung Meanchey, to testify on  Sept. 18 for allegedly inciting crimes and national treason.

Regarding the case, the Phnom Penh court also summoned prominent monk activist Loun Sovath, and Suon Serey Rath, leader of US-based Khmer People Power Movement, to appear in the court on the same day.

Suon Serey Ratha and Luon Sovath were charged with inciting crimes in Phnom Penh and abroad in 2011, natonal treason in August 2013 and inciting citizens not to go to cast ballots in Takeo, Banteay Meanchey, Poipet and Phnom Penh from 2007 to 2013. 


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