Judiciary, Authority and Military (25th – 29th September, 2023)
A prominent Cambodian opposition leader was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison for passing fraudulent checks, an early sign that the country’s long season of repression is set to continue under its new-look leadership.
Local authorities have refuted claims by a Kuy ethnic minority group in Preah Vihear province that forest crimes persisted in Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary. They urged the community to collaborate with relevant authorities in joint efforts to preserve natural resources.
