Monk Attempts to Set Himself on Fire

Cambodia (Kohker) - A Buddhist monk attempted unsuccessfully to set himself on fire on the CNPR’s platform in front of thousands of demonstrators at the Freedom Park this morning.

After making a speech in which he called on the international community to help find justice for Cambodia, which, he said, is suffering destruction caused by the current leader, Venerable Seng Dina took out a bottle of gasoline from his bag and tried to pour it on himself, but CNRP officials stopped him from doing so on time.     

“I want to set myself on fire in order to show the international community that there is injustice in Cambodian society under Mr. Hun Sen’s leadership,” he said.