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Cambodia opposition politician jailed for 2 years for incitement

A Cambodian court has convicted opposition party leader Sun Chanthy of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.
The court also banned Sun Chanthy for life from voting or running for office and imposed a $1,000 fine.
Sun Chanthy was arrested after criticizing Hun Manet's government during a trip to Japan.
Cambodia's government has faced accusations of using the judicial system to persecute critics and political opponents.

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Cambodia court sentences opposition leader to prison for inciting social unrest

A Cambodian court on Thursday sentenced opposition party leader Sun Chanthy to two years in prison for inciting social unrest, according to local media. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court also permanently banned Chanthy, the president of the Nation Power Party, from voting or running for office and fined him four million riels (approximately $1,000). The court convicted Chanthy in absentia after he chose not to attend his trial. Chanthy was arrested…

Cambodian opposition leader sentenced to two years jail

A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.

2 months ago·Australia

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Newsday

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Cambodian court gives an opposition leader 2-year prison term, keeping pressure on critics

A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison, the latest legal assault on opponents and critics of the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet.

2 months ago·United States

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VOA News

Cambodia opposition politician jailed for 2 years for incitement

A Cambodian opposition politician was sentenced on Dec 26 to two years in jail and banned from elections for inciting social unrest, his lawyer said, the latest in a series of cases that activists say are attempts to silence government critics.

2 months ago·United States

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New Strait Times

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Cambodia opposition politician jailed for two years for incitement

PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian opposition politician was sentenced on Thursday to two years in jail and banned from elections for inciting social unrest, his lawyer said, the latest in a series of cases that activists say are attempts to silence government critics. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

2 months ago·Malaysia

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Bangkok Post

Cambodian opposition politician jailed for incitement

PHNOM PENH - A Cambodian opposition politician was sentenced on Thursday to two years in jail and banned from elections for inciting social unrest, his lawyer said, the latest in a series of cases that activists say are attempts to silence government critics.

2 months ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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