PHNOM PENH: Cambodia accused western countries on Saturday (Mar 4) of political interference and arrogance after several governments condemned a 27-year prison sentence handed to opposition leader Kem Sokha for treason. The 69-year-old co-founder of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) was accused of
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia accused western countries on Saturday of political interference and arrogance after several governments condemned a 27-year prison sentence handed to opposition leader Kem Sokha for treason.
The United Nations, European Union, France, Australia and the United Kingdom also expressed concerns about the case and Cambodia's ailing democracy ahead of July's polls. The trial was conducted transparently, the spokesperson added, defending the veracity of the evidence. Kem Sokha - who denies the charges against him - was immediately placed under house arrest and barred from speaking to people outside of his family.His daughter Kem Monovithya said on Saturday her parents' internet and phone services had been cut off.
"I call on the international community to respond with actions, lip service has not worked," she said.
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