Another Mass Trial: 34 CNRP Activists Summoned for Plotting

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More than 30 former CNRP leaders and activists face another trial for plotting charges related to the failed return attempt of party vice president Mu Sochua in 2020.

According to summonses dated August 19, a total of 34 people were summoned to trial for plotting on September 15 at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. The list of names include eight overseas CNRP leaders Sam Rainsy, Ho Vann, Mu Sochua, Eng Chhai Eang, Ou Chanrith, Long Ry, Men Sothavarin and Nuth Romduol.

 

Defense lawyer Sam Sokong said the summonses related to Sochua’s attempt to return to the country in 2020. Sochua wanted to return to the country to face trial on a number of previous charges, but the government did not issue her a visa. The government has canceled her and other senior opposition leaders’ Cambodian passports.

 

Sokong said the 34 former CNRP leaders and activists were due to be tried on September 15. The lawyer said already-jailed opposition members, such as Kong Mas and Khan Bunpheng, were linked to this trial, whereas other former CNRP officials like Ir Chana, Voeun Veasna and Voeung Samnang were involved but would be tried separately.

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