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More than 10 family members and supporters wait in front of the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Court after three women were sent to court by the provincial police on June 11, 2024. (Photo by Licadho)

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Three Goods Cart Haulers in Poipet Charged With Obstruction, Intentional Violence After Clash

12 Jun 2024 6:48 PM|
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Three women, who were arrested by police on Monday night after a protest at the Poipet international border checkpoint, have been charged with obstruction of public officials, public insult and intentional violence on Wednesday by the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Court.

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Three Goods Cart Haulers in Poipet Charged With Obstruction, Intentional Violence After Clash

12 Jun 2024 6:48 PM|
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Theng Savoeun, president of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community stands in front of the Ratanakiri Provincial Court before attending his hearing on January 8, 2024. (Photo supplied)

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Ratanakiri Court Sentences Theng Savoeun, Two Others To Five Years Jail But Suspends It

16 Jan 2024 3:34 PM|
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Ratanakiri Provincial Court has sentenced Theng Savoeun, president of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC), and two associates, Nhel Pheap and Thann Hach, to five years jail for “plotting and incitement”. However, the sentences have been suspended, according to court spokesperson Keo Pheakdey.

Yeng Virak, center, president of the Grassroots Democratic Party, speaks to the media after submitting a petition to the National Assembly, July 21, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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Opposition parties want CPP-backed constitutional amendments scrapped

22 Jul 2022 3:15 PM|
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An alliance of opposition groups led by the Candlelight Party asked the National Assembly to reject CPP-proposed changes to the constitution, saying the amendments weakened parliament and violated the principles of multiparty democracy.

Son Chhay, vice president of the Candlelight Party waves to the media and his supporters as he arrives at Phnom Penh Municipal Court for questioning, July 12, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Candlelight Party vice president Son Chhay questioned in NEC lawsuit

12 Jul 2022 8:18 PM|
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Son Chhay, Candlelight Party vice president, appeared at Phnom Penh Municipal Court Tuesday for questioning regarding a lawsuit filed against him last month by the National Election Committee (NEC) after he criticized the recent commune elections in the media.

Nhem Sarom, a newly-elected Candlelight Party commune chief in Kampong Thom’s Chamna Leou commune was at a ceremony on July 4, 2022. Photo from Candlelight Party’s Facebook

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Newly-elected Commune Chiefs Sworn In

5 Jul 2022 4:06 PM|
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Nhem Sarom, a newly-elected Candlelight Party commune chief in Kampong Thom’s Chamna Leou commune, was sworn in on Monday despite a lawsuit against him involving an alleged robbery 20 years ago.

Nhem Sarom speaks to media during an interview at his home being elected Candlelight Party commune chief in Chamna Loeu commune, Kampong Thom province. Photo taken on June 8, 2022. CamboJA/ Sorn Sarath

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After release on bail, Candlelight Party commune chief remains in limbo

23 Jun 2022 9:47 PM|
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Nhem Sarom, the newly-elected Candlelight Party commune chief in Kampong Thom who was arrested Tuesday for a robbery allegedly carried out 20 years ago was released on bail Wednesday. Speaking to CamboJA a day after his release, Sarom called the arrest politically motivated.

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Wife of arrested opposition commune chief denies robbery allegations

22 Jun 2022 6:10 PM|
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The wife of a newly-elected Candlelight Party commune chief in Kampong Thom who was arrested over a robbery alleged to have taken place 20 years ago, said Wednesday that there had never been a crime, only an argument over an unpaid debt.

Villagers vote at a polling station in Kandal province’s Takhmao city on June 5, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Parties File Dozens of Complaints with NEC Over Commune election

11 Jun 2022 8:11 AM|
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The National Election Committee (NEC) says it has received 85 complaints regarding last weekend’s commune council election, including against election officials.