A Cambodian court has sentenced prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun to four years in prison for incitement, also barring him from voting and holding political office. The conviction is widely seen as part of a broader government effort to suppress criticism and stifle political opposition under Prime Minister Hun Manet. Human rights groups and international observers have criticized Cambodia's use of incitement charges to silence activists and opposition figures. The US Embassy monitored the trial, reflecting ongoing international concern over Cambodia's human rights record. This case highlights the shrinking space for political dissent in the country.
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Cambodian court finds opposition MP guilty of incitement, bars him from political office
The US Embassy, which has been critical of Cambodia's human rights record, had an observer at the hearing but did not immediately respond to a request for comment.View on euronews
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Cambodian court convicts prominent politician of incitement in latest legal move to stifle opponents
A Cambodian court has convicted a prominent opposition politician of incitement and sentenced him to four years in prison, in the latest legal move to stifle criticism of the government of Prime Minis
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