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Ney Thol is a Cambodian judge and member of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. Thol was director of the School for Military Officers before being appointed president of the Military Court of Cambodia since 1987. [1]

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References

  1. "Judge NEY Thol". Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Retrieved 20 April 2019.