Cambodian Court Denies Bail for 10 Jailed Opposition Officials

An appellate court in Cambodia Monday denied the bail request of 10 officials of the banned opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party who were jailed in January on charges of being complicit in treason.

The chief of the appellate council, Sous Sam Arth, said the continued detention of the 10 is necessary for the investigation.

An attorney representing the CNRP officials condemned the decision.

In full: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/cnrp-bail-06082020193422.html

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