Hun Manet
Coverage of Hun Manet in the Nexus archive.
- Cambodia’s Supreme Court to rule on treason appeal of 2 journalists jailed for photos
Cambodia’s Supreme Court is set to rule on the treason appeal of two journalists, Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, who were sentenced to 14 years in prison for posting border clash photos. The case has drawn international criticism over judicial independence and freedom of speech.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun, suspending his prison sentence but barring him from politics. The ruling drew criticism from supporters and rights groups, who accused the court of government influence, while the government defended judicial independence.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun, restricting his political rights while suspending his prison sentence. The ruling drew criticism from supporters and human rights groups, who accused the court of aligning with government interests.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun, suspending his prison sentence but banning him from politics for five years. The ruling drew criticism from supporters and rights groups, who accused the government of suppressing dissent.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement of opposition politician in politically charged case
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, after he met with villagers displaced by government projects. The court suspended his prison sentence but banned him from politics for five years and restricted his travel for three years, a decision viewed as part of PM Hun Manet's government efforts to suppress criticism.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician in charged case
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, suspending his prison sentence but banning him from politics for five years and restricting travel abroad for three years. Supporters protested the decision, which was seen as part of government efforts to suppress criticism.
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party in Cambodia, is appealing his incitement conviction, which barred him from politics for four years. The conviction, part of a pattern of legal actions against critics, followed his meeting with villagers displaced by government projects. His supporters demand his release, citing tensions with Thailand and economic struggles.
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party in Cambodia, appealed his incitement conviction at the Supreme Court, arguing he was unfairly targeted for meeting villagers displaced by government projects. He faces a four-year prison sentence and a ban from political activities, with supporters demanding his release and accusing authorities of stifling dissent.
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
A prominent Cambodian opposition politician, Rong Chhun, sought a Supreme Court reversal of his incitement conviction, which barred him from politics. His appeal followed a conviction for inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government projects, with supporters alleging the government uses legal measures to suppress criticism.
- Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has initiated compulsory conciliation under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to resolve a maritime border dispute with Thailand over territory believed to contain natural gas. Thailand terminated a 25-year-old agreement to address overlapping claims, prompting Cambodia's legal action. Both nations emphasize resolving the issue through international law, though Thailand opposes third-party adjudication.