Senator requests delay in hearing over Hun Sen 'slander' case

An opposition senator accused of slandering Prime Minister Hun Sen will not appear in court today as ordered in a summons issued last week, but has instead submitted a request to delay the hearing via her lawyer, who yesterday said the defence had witnesses who could absolve the lawmaker.

Sam Rainsy Party Senator Thak Lany, whose whereabouts are unknown, has been accused by Hun Sen of slander and public incitement for comments linking him to the murder of political analyst Kem Ley made while addressing grassroots supporters in Ratanakkiri on July 29.

The premier has also lodged a similar complaint against Cambodia National Rescue Party president Sam Rainsy, though, unlike the opposition leader, who has stood by his comments, Lany has denied suggesting Hun Sen was behind Ley’s murder, saying the video of her speech was edited.

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