Heng Pov's Lawyer Hopes His Client Get Political Asylum
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- Date: 5 Sep 2006 15:09:03 -0700
Heng Pov's Lawyer Hopes His Client Get Political Asylum
Khemara Sok
Washington
04/09/2006
The lawyer of fugitive former police commissioner, Heng Pov hopes that
his client will be able to receive political asylum in a third country,
and vows to do everything possible to prevent extradition from being
proceeded.
Speaking by phone Monday, David Chen told VOA that according to
international law Heng Pov should not return to his country where he
will be in fear for his life.
Mr. Chen says he hopes the international community will support his
client in his endeavor to obtain asylum in a third country.
Mr. David Chen alleges that Mr. Heng Pov has left Singapore, and will
not be extradited.
Heng Pov's lawyer praises the Singaporean authorities for not
extraditing his client. He says Singapore's decision shows that
Singapore is abiding by its international obligation by not returning a
refugee seeker to his own country.
Mr. Heng Pov was charged by Phnom Penh Municipal Court of a number of
serious crimes, including the murder of judge Sok Sethamony. He was
arrested by the Singaporean authorities for immigration and visa
violations.
In a nine-page report, Heng Pov implicated Prime Minister Hun Sen,
National Police Commissioner, Hok Lundy, and other top officials in
several criminal cases.
The Cambodian government says Heng Pov is a wanted criminal desperate
for an asylum and is making up stories to win his case.
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