Oem Phany News Today

The Ratanakkiri Provincial Court is investigating the case against Theng Savoeun, director of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC), who has admitted to wrongdoing including “causing unrest” and “undermining public order”. Court spokesman Keo Pisoth confirmed that the court is exploring various legal avenues in light of Savoeun’s confession.

The Ratanakkiri provincial court placed Theng Savoeun, director of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmers Community (CCFC) and two of his colleagues in pre-trial detention on two charges on May 22, for what police officials referred to as an attempt to incite a “farmers’ revolution”.