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On June 16,2013 Vietnamese police defrocked/tortured Khmer-Krom monk Ven. Ly Chanda of Prey Chop Temple in Lai Hoa, Vinh Chau, Soc Trang province. June 20,2013 Venerable Thach Thuol and Abbot Temple Lieu Ny of Ta Set temple (Soc Trang-Khleang province) defrocked and imprisoned in Prey Nokor (Saigon) city by the Viet authorities. In Phnor Dach (Cau Ngang) district, Preah Trapang/Tra Vinh) Khmer Krom prohibited from watching Cambodian TV signals.

Minnesota House committee passes bill to recognize Cambodian [and Khmer Krom] vets who served US troops in Vietnam


ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota House committee has passed a resolution that would have Congress and the president recognize Cambodian veterans who fought alongside U.S. troops in Vietnam.

Witnesses from veterans' groups testified Monday that the Khmer (kuh-MY') Freedom Fighters destroyed enemy supplies, rescued American pilots shot down in enemy territory and provided other support. About 30 Khmer Freedom Fighters and their children attended the hearing.

The International Khmer Assembly says recognition would empower Khmer veterans to participate in Memorial Day and other U.S. veterans' services and activities.

The resolution now goes to the House floor. No action has been taken in the Senate.

Recommended Reading on Khmer Krom's contributions to the US Special Forces during US-Vietnam War in the Mekong Delta

source: AP - March 5, 2012 

Posted by KKP at 12:15 AM

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