Publication : Press Release

In a speech on April 29, 2009, Hun Sen said that it would be “as easy as ABC” to have the parliamentary immunity lifted for Mu Sochua, a National Assembly member. This would permit the government to bring criminal charges against her and prosecute her for publicly criticizing the prime minister. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has summoned Sochua to court on May 7.

Information Source : Cambodia End Threats to Opposition Lawmaker

• HRW