Ten sentenced to life imprisonment in trial of Dak Lak terrorist attack
The People’s Court of Dak Lak on January 20 sentenced ten defendants to life imprisonment on the charge of terrorism in the trial of the case of “terrorism aimed at opposing the people’s administration, terrorism, organising illegal exit or entry for others, and harbouring criminals” that occurred in Cu Kuin district in the Central Highlands province on June 11 last year.
The People’s Court of Dak Lak on January 20 sentences ten defendants to life imprisonment for involving in the terrorst attack in the province last year. (Photo: VNA)
Dak Lak, January 20 (VNA) – The People’s Court of Dak Lak onJanuary 20 sentenced ten defendants to life imprisonment on the charge of terrorism in the trial of the case of“terrorism aimed at opposing the people’s administration, terrorism, organisingillegal exit or entry for others, and harbouring criminals” that occurred in CuKuin district in the Central Highlands province on June 11 last year.
A total of 100 defendants were brought to court in connection with the case.
Five defendants were given 20 years in prison for terrorism aimed at opposing the people’s administration, and two others 19 years on the same charge.
Other defendants, including six on the run abroad, got jail sentences from 9 months to 18 years.
Ninety-two defendants in the case were ordered to pay compensation for agencies, organisations and individuals suffering material andmental damage.
On early June 11, 2023, two groups of armedpersons attacked the headquarters of the People's Committees of Ea Tieu and EaKtur communes, including communal police offices, in Cu Kuin district, killingnine and injuring two.
In connection with this case, the provincialpolice in Dak Lak have conducted investigation and transferred 94 individualsto the provincial People's Procuracy on charges of terrorism against thepeople's government, engagement in terrorist activities, illegal immigration,and concealing criminals./.
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The People’s Court of Dak Lak on January 20 sentences ten defendants to life imprisonment for involving in the terrorst attack in the province last year. (Photo: VNA) 
