Thursday, 24 April 2008

Rainsy in the clink

Courtesy of Cambodia: Details are Sketchy
April 24, 2008

Rasmei Kampuchea says that Sam Rainsy faces a stint in prison for his wisecracks about Hor Namhong.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hor Nam Hong said on Tuesday that he was forced to sue Sam Rainsy, the opposition leader in Cambodia, for disinformation.
The opposition leader could face imprisonment or a fine if he is found guilty in the disinformation lawsuit, according to the Cambodian law.

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However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said that if Sam Rainsy admits that he was wrong and apologised for his mistake, he would not have to bring the lawsuits to the court to keep the political environment calm before the national election, schedule for 27 July 2008.

Anyone that has followed Sam Rainsy’s career will know very well that Sam Rainsy does not do prison. Expect an apology posthaste.

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