Details case of media violation in Kampong Chhnang
| Location | Kampong Chhnang |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Dec 22, 2020 |
| # of journalist(s) convicted |
1 |
| If convicted, date of conviction? | Dec 22, 2020 |
| If convicted, of what? | Incitement (art. 494 and 495) |
| Summary | On 22 December, the Kampong Chhnang Provincial Court convicted and sentenced Sok Oudom to 20 months in prison and to a fine of 20 million riels for incitement. Sok Oudom was arrested in May 2020 after reporting on a land dispute involving military officials in Kampong Chhnang Province. He was charged with incitement to commit a felony (art. 495). |
| References | VOD | Cambojanews | RFA |