According to Radio Free Asia, an official of the provincial prosecutor’s office told RFA that Pastor Sithon Thippavong, 35, was released on April 9 after being convicted by the Provincial People’s Court on April 6 on charges of “disrupting unity” and “creating disorder.”

“He was sentenced to one year and two months in jail and fined a total of four million kips [U.S. $426], with two million kips paid for each charge,” the official who asked for anonymity said.

He added, “Pastor Sithon has already served a little bit more than a year in prison, so the rest of his jail term will be a two-month suspended sentence.”

A member of Sithon’s church confirmed his release and said that the pastor is travelling back to his home. A thanksgiving ceremony celebrating the pastor’s freedom will be held at his church.

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