Cambodian court charges opposition lawmakers

16 July 2014
Aljazeera America
Crime and law enforcement / Government / Human rights / International laws and treaties / Judiciary and courts / Law and judiciary / Social development
Cambodia National Rescue Party / Cambodian People's Party / CNRP / CPP / Freedom Park / Hun Sen / Kem Sokha / Mu Sochua

A Cambodian court charged six opposition activists on Wednesday with leading an insurrection after clashes with security forces prevented their followers from rallying in a public park, deepening a yearlong political crisis after a disputed election. Lawyers and rights activists said six leading members of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) — including five members of parliament — appeared in court to be charged with leading an insurrection movement, incitement to commit a felony and instigation to commit acts of violence. At least three others not present are facing the same charges, they said. …

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