Phnom Penh Municipal Court
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on August 18, 2021 (Danielle Keeton-Olsen/VOD)

More Incitement Cases Brought Against Two Government Critics

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court brought another incitement case against two government critics to trial on Friday, accusing them of spreading misinformation on social media and trying to incite chaos with Facebook posts criticizing Covid-19 lockdowns and Prime Minister Hun Sen.

A truck carrying defendants from a CNRP mass trial leaves Phnom Penh Municipal Court on November 3, 2022. (Ouch Sony/VOD)

Sochua Mass Trial Moves to Closing Arguments

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court is trying 38 defendants — one of whom is on bail — linked to the disbanded Cambodia National Rescue Party for supporting the unsuccessful attempt by Mu Sochua to return to the country to face trial in 2021.