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Legal Aid of Cambodia (LAC), which is funded by Internews, ran a training course detailing the Kingdom’s press law for women journalists from a variety of media outlets in Phnom Penh. The course aims to teach them about their rights and responsibilities, and should help them defend themselves from accusations of unprofessional conduct.

Share Rong Chhun supporters gather to demand his release at the Supreme Court in Phnom Penh in November. Hong Menea Trial for activists adjourned until March 10 Wed, 17 February 2021 The trial of Rong Chhun and two other activists charged with causing social chaos over issues related to border with Vietnam has been adjourned until next month following a heated exchange of words between lawyers for the government and Chhun’s attorneys during the third hearing on February 17. Chhun, a member of...

Share Court begins hearing of Rainsy, activists on incitement charges Tue, 29 December 2020 The Phnom Penh Municipal Court began hearing the case of Sam Rainsy, former president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), and 21 alleged accomplices on charges of treason, incitement to cause social chaos and incitement of the military to engage in rebellion. The hearing was held on December 29 under tight security conditions both inside the courtroom and outside the mu...