Cambodian farmers’ coalition members freed ahead of polls

Three members of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmers Community were accused of plotting a 'peasant revolution'.

Three members of a farmers’ coalition have been released on bail in Cambodia after they confessed to plotting and incitement, and issued a public apology to Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Coalition of Cambodian Farmers Community (CCFC) president Theng Savoeun and advocacy officers Nhel Pheap and Than Hach were accused of plotting a ‘peasant revolution’ after they were detained at May-end. The charge carries a jail sentence of up to 10 years and their actions were likened by one official to a Khmer Rouge-styled insurrection.

A fourth person, independent researcher Chan Vibol, was also charged, but according to the independent news outlet CamboJaNews, he has so far evaded custody.

In full: https://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodian-farmers-coalition-members-freed-ahead-of-polls/101494

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