Khmer Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF) Press Release
The Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation, an indigenous organization representing millions of Khmer Krom people in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, as well as Human Rights Watch, a human rights organization are calling for the release and return of Tim Sakhorn to Cambodia without conditions or “probationary detention”.
According a report by Human Rights Watch dated 3 July 2008; Tim Sakhorn was last seen leaving with Vietnamese officials after serving prison on 28 June 2008 and has not been seen since.
Tim Sakhorn, Cambodian citizen and a Buddhist of Khmer Krom descendent was defrocked on 30 June 2007, deported by Cambodian authorities and later imprisoned in Vietnam for helping Khmer Krom people fleeing Vietnam and for advocating human rights.
“Tim Sakhorn’s arrest and deportation were totally unjustified,” Brad Adams said. “He should not have been imprisoned for simply promoting people’s rights or being in contact with an international advocacy organization. Now, ensuring that he is completely free is the priority.” - Extract from Human Rights Watch.
It is feared that Tim Sakhorn may be placed under further house arrest and police surveillance, forced to live a life without basic rights or freedom if no action is done to secure his safe return.
KKF is appealing to all governments and human rights group, including the government of Cambodia to help investigate the whereabouts of Tim Sakhorn and seek his safe return his family and relatives in Cambodia without any restrictions or conditions imposed by Vietnamese authorities.
Yours sincerely,
Thach Ngoc Thach
KKF President
Sources: http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/07/02/vietna19244_txt.htm
According a report by Human Rights Watch dated 3 July 2008; Tim Sakhorn was last seen leaving with Vietnamese officials after serving prison on 28 June 2008 and has not been seen since.
Tim Sakhorn, Cambodian citizen and a Buddhist of Khmer Krom descendent was defrocked on 30 June 2007, deported by Cambodian authorities and later imprisoned in Vietnam for helping Khmer Krom people fleeing Vietnam and for advocating human rights.
“Tim Sakhorn’s arrest and deportation were totally unjustified,” Brad Adams said. “He should not have been imprisoned for simply promoting people’s rights or being in contact with an international advocacy organization. Now, ensuring that he is completely free is the priority.” - Extract from Human Rights Watch.
It is feared that Tim Sakhorn may be placed under further house arrest and police surveillance, forced to live a life without basic rights or freedom if no action is done to secure his safe return.
KKF is appealing to all governments and human rights group, including the government of Cambodia to help investigate the whereabouts of Tim Sakhorn and seek his safe return his family and relatives in Cambodia without any restrictions or conditions imposed by Vietnamese authorities.
Yours sincerely,
Thach Ngoc Thach
KKF President
Sources: http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/07/02/vietna19244_txt.htm
12 comments:
We are Khmer,we always remember him and claim him back.Vietcong abuse the Human right in KAMPUCHEA KROM(south vn).
Thank to relentless of Human Rights Watch.Through your effort,we hope monk TIM SAKHORN will be released from vietname prison.
Ah Sahkon is Cambodia enemy and his citizenship has been revoked.
The Vietcong government is good at lying! All the Vietcong are natural born liar! If they speak the truth the lightning will strike them!
Ah 12:08 PM is the real enemy of Cambodia.
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DU CAI LON MA MAY??????????
AH KAUN ME CHOY MAY XIPEE PEE YUON CHKAER SOM PHANG OTSANA SVAY PARK,....
FUCK UR MOM FUCK UR DAUGHTER>>>OK
Ah thnil 12:08PM is a son of bitch in ha noi.or taing kro sang...
12:08PM 's mom is whore...in orosay/heheheehheehe....
Dear ki,
Please, don't publish any rude comments nor anti-khmer comments.
Thank you
Hey Folks!
I've found out that Kampuchea Krom is on the pending in French Parliament or court. Sihanouk have requested the French court to review this case over again but coincidently Khmer got into war from the early 70s and on. Now since Cambodia working toward stability we have to request the French court to revive this case again. They said the case is more likely to be review.
I am happy to hear this.
Bravo! Khmer!!!
If you want to know more please do research. Like you know nowaday is easy for us with this technology.
6:36 PM
Khmer Krom will have their independence!
Definitely, right after the sun exhausted all of its fuel.
Wow! This is a good sign or news to hear.
Wow! Now I have all the hope that day is coming soon.
Wow! Our dream will come true soon.
Khmer will win!!!
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