Cambodia opposition activists jailed for 20 years

AFP, PHNOM PENH:  A group of 11 Cambodian opposition members and activists were jailed on insurrection charges yesterday, a defence lawyer said, including three who received a 20-year sentence.
Those jailed are from the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) and were arrested during clashes with the government in July 2014 against the closure of  Phnom Penh's main designated protest site.

Cambodia opposition activists jailed for 20 years

AFP, PHNOM PENH: A group of 11 Cambodian opposition members and activists were jailed on insurrection charges yesterday, a defence lawyer said, including three who received a 20-year sentence. Those jailed are from the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) and were arrested during clashes with the government in July 2014 against the closure of Phnom Penhs main designated protest site.