News Publisher Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail for Incitement
A news publisher has been sentenced to 18 months in prison over criticisms of Prime Minister Hun Sen in several social media posts.
Mech Dara Nov 11, 5:05 pm
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A news publisher has been sentenced to 18 months in prison over criticisms of Prime Minister Hun Sen in several social media posts.
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