Thursday, January 31, 2008
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Ieng Sary, the former minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Kampuchea (Khmer Rouge) regime, who is currently incarcerated that the KR Tribunal, still maintains his position in his demand for bail release, based on his aging health condition. Ang Udom, Ieng Sary’s lawyer, told VOA that his client still demands for bail release and that the KRT should not place its focus on jailing his defendant, if the tribunal wants the latter to remain alive to answer and clarify the tribunal. Ang Udom said that Ieng Sary should be placed under house arrest because his illness is an emotional illness that requires intense care from his relatives. Ang Udom said that it would be a good thing that his client could remain alive to clarify to the tribunal about the truth on the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime. Reach Sambath, KRT spokesman, said only the 5 judges of the ECCC can decide on whether Ieng Sary will receive bail release or not.
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