Legal Aid of Cambodia (LAC), which is funded by Internews, ran a training course detailing the Kingdom’s press law for women journalists from a variety of media outlets in Phnom Penh. The course aims to teach them about their rights and responsibilities, and should help them defend themselves from accusations of unprofessional conduct.
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Rong Chhun supporters gather to demand his release at the Supreme Court in Phnom Penh in November. Hong Menea
Trial for activists adjourned until March 10
Wed, 17 February 2021
The trial of Rong Chhun and two other activists charged with causing social chaos over issues related to border with Vietnam has been adjourned until next month following a heated exchange of words between lawyers for the government and Chhun’s attorneys during the third hearing on February 17.
Chhun, a member of the Cambodia Watchdog Council, was present at the hearing along with Sar Kanika and Ton Nimol, who took part in a protest demanding his release.
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Court begins hearing of Rainsy, activists on incitement charges
Tue, 29 December 2020
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court began hearing the case of Sam Rainsy, former president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), and 21 alleged accomplices on charges of treason, incitement to cause social chaos and incitement of the military to engage in rebellion.
The hearing was held on December 29 under tight security conditions both inside the courtroom and outside the municipal court building.
Thirteen of the 22 defendants attended the hearing, while nine others remained at large after fleeing Cambodia to take up residence in various countries abroad.