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Cambodian court bars environmental activists from traveling to Sweden to receive 'Alternative Nobel'


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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A court in Cambodia on Monday barred three environmental activists who are serving suspended prison sentences for their advocacy work from traveling to Sweden next month to receive the prestigious Right Livelihood Award.

 

A copy of a letter from the Phnom Penh Municipal Court’s chief prosecutor, Chreung Khmao, said the trip by the members of the group Mother Nature Cambodia was “not necessary.” The letter, seen by The Associated Press, came in response to a travel request from the activists.

 

Thon Ratha, 31, Phuong Keo Reaksmey, 22, and Long Khunthea, 25, asked for permission to make a Nov. 24- Dec, 1 trip to receive the award, which is sometimes characterized as the “Alternative Nobel.”

 

read more https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/cambodian-court-bars-environmental-activists-from-traveling-to-sweden-to-receive-alternative-nobel/article_255f2dc2-3421-510a-827b-a2f5104f0372.html

 

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