Cambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence
Summary
Cambodia's former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for treason, has been pardoned by acting head of state Hun Sen on behalf of King Norodom Sihamoni. Sokha’s pardon does not allow him to leave Cambodia or participate in politics for five years.Key Facts
- Kem Sokha was sentenced to 27 years in prison in 2023 on treason charges.
- The charges were widely seen as politically motivated by human rights groups.
- Hun Sen, Cambodia’s acting head of state, signed a royal pardon to release Sokha.
- Sokha has been under house arrest since his conviction.
- The pardon came after an unsuccessful appeal against Sokha’s sentence.
- Sokha is not allowed to leave Cambodia or engage in politics for five years.
- Sokha’s party, the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), was banned ahead of the 2018 election.
- Hun Sen stepped down as prime minister in 2023 but still holds significant power.
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