
Cambodia court refuses to free opposition leader Kem Sokha
He is accused of working with the US to overthrow the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, a charge the opposition say is politically motivated.
Cambodia’s top court has rejected a second appeal for the release of opposition leader, Kem Sokha, who faces charges of treason.
He is accused of working with the US to overthrow the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, a charge the opposition say is politically motivated.
If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from capital Phnom Penh.
Published On 31 Oct 2017