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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement of opposition politician in politically charged case

Cambodia Oposition Leader - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Cambodia's Supreme Court on Friday upheld the incitement conviction of a prominent opposition politician while suspending the remainder of his sentence, keeping him out of prison but unable to practice politics for years.

The decision against Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, was met with anger by supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court complex in Phnom Penh.

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