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Rong Chhun’s Political Ban and Suspended Sentence
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Cambodia’s Supreme Court has handed down a controversial ruling on Rong Chhun, a major opposition figure: they upheld his incitement conviction but suspended the rest of his prison term—meaning he won’t go to jail, but is now banned from politics for five years and barred from leaving the country for three years. The decision, seen by many as a political crackdown, stems from his meetings with displaced citizens affected by government development projects. Supporters erupted outside court in protest, while Chhun and his legal team are now exploring options—including a royal pardon—to challenge the ruling’s broader implications for political dissent in Cambodia.
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