Thursday, July 29, 2010

Punishment for torturer ‘too short,’ say Catholics

July 26, 2010
By Khan Sophirom, Phnom Penh
UCANews.com

Thirty-five years in jail for a former Khmer Rouge prison chief found guilty of murder, torture and crimes against humanity is simply too short, say Catholic Cambodians.

Duch should be in jail for his whole life,” said Eung Try, 60, whose six brothers and sisters died during the regime’s brutal 1975-1979 rule in Cambodia.

Duong Savong agreed. “Compared to other criminals, Duch’s verdict seems too short,” said the catechis.

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