Details case of media violation in Phnom Penh
| Location | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Last Update | Nov 11, 2020 |
| # of journalist(s) convicted |
1 |
| If convicted, date of conviction? | Nov 11, 2020 |
| If convicted, of what? | Incitement (art. 494 and 495) |
| Summary | On 11 November, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court convicted newspaper publisher Ros Sokhet and sentenced him to 18 months in prison and a fine of 2 million riel for Facebook posts criticizing government officials, including Hun Sen. Ros Sokhet was arrested on 25 June and charged with incitement under Articles 494 and 495 of the Criminal Code. |
| References | Cambojanews | VOD | VOA |