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Supreme Court Upholds Rong Chhun Conviction But Suspends Prison Sentence

Rong Chhun, an adviser to the opposition Nation Power Party, marches with supporters toward the Supreme Court ahead of a ruling on his appeal against an incitement conviction. Phnom Penh, June 19, 2026. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Rong Chhun stands with supporters calling for his conviction to be overturned outside the Supreme Court. Phnom Penh, June 19, 2026. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Police erect barricades outside the Supreme Court ahead of a ruling on Rong Chhun’s appeal against an incitement conviction. Phnom Penh, June 19, 2026. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Rong Chhun speaks to reporters outside the Supreme Court after it upheld his incitement conviction. Phnom Penh, June 19, 2026. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)