Fifth Mass Trial Starts, CNRP Activist Asked About Alleged Mobilizations

Facebook posts by senior CNRP leaders and secret phone taps formed the basis for investigations into the fifth mass trial against the political opposition, where the court is debating activities linked to Mu Sochua’s unsuccessful return in 2021.

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court started a new trial on Thursday, this time into the events leading up to Sochua’s attempt to return from overseas to attend an early 2021 mass trial where she was a defendant. The latest trial involves 37 people — senior party leaders, former lawmakers, activists and supporters — but the court announced that two other individuals were part of the case and would be tried separately.

The other two are former CNRP activists Ir Channa, in detention on separate charges, and Sao Osaphea. Only three defendants were present in court: Khan Bunpheng, Voeung Samnang and Kong Mas, who are already imprisoned or being detained by the court.

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