Khmer Rouge style of killing used in Kratie violence against SRP
At 5am on 13 July 2008, Mr. Kim Pros, age 18, and Mr. That Paom, age 24, nephews of Mr. Khum Srouch, a Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) activist in Meas Kandal village, Sray Cha commune, Snuol district, Kratie province, were transporting rubber's sap by bicycle to sell them at Snoul market when a violent incident occurred. Mr. Suon Buna, the village militia chief, accompanied by 5 others in a red car, caught Mr. Kim Pros and Mr. That Paom. They ruthlessly used a sharp stem of palm tree to slit Mr. Pros' throat and then beat him, leaving his head swollen and his entire body bruised. This method of throat-cutting is a similar practice to those performed by the Khmer Rouge in the Killing Fields. In addition, Mr Paom was heavily injured, and his right arm was broken. The people in the village witnessed the incident and screamed for the perpetrators to stop. The perpetrators left the scene in cars and on motorbike. The village people took Mr. Pros and Mr. Paom to the referral hospital in Snuol district.
SRP members of Parliament condemn this violent act and request FBI to also help in investigating this case so that the responsible persons will be brought to justice as soon as possible.
SRP members of Parliament
For further information contact 012-444438
(Translated from Khmer by Rachel Sam and Audrey Tan)
SRP members of Parliament condemn this violent act and request FBI to also help in investigating this case so that the responsible persons will be brought to justice as soon as possible.
SRP members of Parliament
For further information contact 012-444438
(Translated from Khmer by Rachel Sam and Audrey Tan)
