A COURT sentenced the head of an opposition party to two years in jail for “inciting social disorder”, in the latest criminal case against government opponents.
The court in Phnom Penh yesterday found Nation Power Party president Sun Chanthy guilty of the charge, which has been used repeatedly against critical voices in Cambodia.
As well as the prison term, the court also fined Sun Chanthy four million riel (RM4,500) and removed his right to vote or stand for election.
The charges related to social media posts by Sun Chanthy including a video clip in which he criticises the Cambodian government during a meeting with supporters in Japan.
Defence lawyer Choung Choungy said the ruling was an “injustice” to his client and they were considering whether to appeal. — AFP
