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March 3, 2023

Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Sokha Found Guilty of Treason, Sentenced to 27 Years
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In Cambodia, opposition leader Kem Sokha has been sentenced to 27 years
of house arrest. The former leader of the now-banned Cambodia National
Rescue Party was accused of "conspiracy with a foreign power," treason
and encouraging a revolution. This comes amid a heightened crackdown in
Cambodia on opposition and the media.


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