ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 – The Cambodian authorities will seek a royal pardon to free a jailed Thai woman activist on February 1 and the jail term for her fellow activist, a man, will be reduced by six months, according to Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, speaking from the sidelines of a diplomatic meeting in Pakistan.

The minister broke the news today, saying he was notified unofficially by the Cambodian authorities about the good news which is expected to be announced officially later today.

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