UDOR MEANCHEY, 22 January 2013 (The Cambodia Herald) – Thai forces last year killed 15
provincial residents who illegally crossed into Thailand to cut
luxurious wood, a report said Tuesday.
The report, presented to a workshop chaired by Prum Sokha, secretary general at the Ministry of Interior, said provincial authorities stopped 69 illegal crossings and arrested 851 people.
In addition to killing 15 Cambodians, the Thai forces injured 19 and arrested 29 for illegal entry. Five were returned to Cambodia while the other 24 are still in prison.
The report said the shootings took place in Tropang Brasad district, where illegal loggers cross.
Prum Sokha said illegally entering Thailand was a serious issue and urged local authorities to take increased action to prevent such problems.
The report, presented to a workshop chaired by Prum Sokha, secretary general at the Ministry of Interior, said provincial authorities stopped 69 illegal crossings and arrested 851 people.
In addition to killing 15 Cambodians, the Thai forces injured 19 and arrested 29 for illegal entry. Five were returned to Cambodia while the other 24 are still in prison.
The report said the shootings took place in Tropang Brasad district, where illegal loggers cross.
Prum Sokha said illegally entering Thailand was a serious issue and urged local authorities to take increased action to prevent such problems.
1 comment:
CCHR, never concerned about this soldiers shooting khmer's peoples
sic !!!
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