No Justice For Our Dear Friend, Soknim

Updated –  07, September 2009

**I received an update from Bob Craft who is closely linked to Vibol and Soknim.  Here is what he had to say:

“Soknim, while deeply scarred and missing her right ear, has not recently

been suffering from skin infections but has been improving.

This court decision is a real set-back for this family

which has also been trying to deal with huge medical costs related to her care

as well as the trauma of such injuries. Pray for these dear friends.”

Today we found out that Soknim’s attackers have been acquitted of their crimes.  My heart goes out to that entire family as they have tried to bring this case to justice.  We love you Soknim and continue to pray for you and your family!

Anger greets outcome of Cambodian acid attack case

Cambodian human rights groups have criticised the court’s handling of an acid attack case, allegedly involving a senior policewoman and the family of her beauty-queen lover.

In May last year, the aunt of the former model was attacked by two men, who held her down and poured acid over her face and body. Police charged the senior policewoman and six of her associates for attempted killing, but this week a municipal court acquitted them of all charges.

To continue reading, please click the link below:

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/200909/s2675394.htm

Anger greets outcome of Cambodian acid attack case

Cambodian human rights groups have criticised the court’s handling of an acid attack case, allegedly involving a senior policewoman and the family of her beauty-queen lover.

In May last year, the aunt of the former model was attacked by two men, who held her down and poured acid over her face and body. Police charged the senior policewoman and six of her associates for attempted killing, but this week a municipal court acquitted them of all charges.

To continue reading, please click the link below:

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/200909/s2675394.htm