Guilty But Free…
Never a dull moment in the ‘Kingdom of Wonder’… On the 6th day of their trial, all 23 workers, union leaders and activists, arrested during the violent military crackdown on striking workers on January 2nd and 3rd (see HERE) were found guilty but with suspended sentences.
Was it the pressure from the brands, threatening to pull investment and orders out of Cambodia for somewhere else which dicated the final outcome? Was it the relentless support of the sympathisers? Was it a sign of goodwill towards the CNRP? Was it pressure on the judges on behalf of the authorities? Was it sheer compassion or cynical pragmatism?
Whatever… They wil walk free in a few hours…
This is a follow-up post on my ebook ‘A Fine Thread’, available for your iPad on iTunes HERE.
