Cambodia begins treason trial of 37 opposition figures

By Associated Press

Sep 16, 2022 12:08 am

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian activists and former opposition lawmakers accused of trying to help an exiled political candidate return home stood trial on treason charges on Thursday with few of the defendants in attendance.

Former opposition leader Sam Rainsy and several top leaders of the disbanded Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) were among those absent, being either in exile or in hiding to escape what they deem to be political persecution.

PERSECUTED AND PROSECUTED This Nov. 14, 2019 file photo shows Sam Rainsy talking to the media upon his arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in the city of Tangerang, western Indonesia. AP PHOTO

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