Thursday, May 20, 2010

Cambodia acid victim seeks refuge in Malaysia

In Soklyda (L) and her aunt Ya Soknim
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
ABC Radio Australia

A Cambodian victim of an acid attack by a high-ranking military police official will seek asylum in Malaysia.
Ya Soknim and 18 relatives plan to apply for refugee status through the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Malaysia.
Six people convicted in the May 2008 attack - including former military police Brigadier General Chea Ratha - remain free.

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