Autistic Cambodian teen, jailed for online comments, freed
ABC News
An autistic Cambodian teenager has been released from prison after serving time for posting comments critical of the government on social media in a case that has attracted global attention
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- An autistic Cambodian teenager was released from prison Wednesday after serving time for posting comments critical of the government on social media in a case that has attracted global attention.
Kak Sovannchhay, 16, was met by his mother and supporters outside Prey Sar prison on the outskirts of Phnom Penh.
He clutched a bouquet of red roses and lilies tightly to his chest and smiled shyly as reporters snapped photos.
Kak Sovannchhay has been in custody since June when he was arrested for comments he made in a Telegram chat group defending his father, a senior political opposition member who is himself in custody facing charges, and for sharing Facebook posts criticizing Prime Minister Hun Sen.
