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Cambodia Pardons Opposition Politician Kem Sokha
Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen announced the pardon of opposition figure Kem Sokha on Monday. The move ends house arrest but leaves political and travel restrictions in place.
May 25, 12:40 PM·1m read1 source
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Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen announced on Monday that he had pardoned opposition politician Kem Sokha, ending the 72-year-old’s house arrest. Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed the decision later the same day. Kem Sokha’s lawyer, Pheng Heng, verified the release but stated that his client remains barred from politics and cannot leave the country.
The pardon came one month after an appeals court upheld Kem Sokha’s 27-year treason sentence.
Heng said Hun Sen and Kem Sokha had spoken before the pardon and that further talks on restoring full political rights are planned. He added that Kem Sokha is currently caring for his critically ill mother. ” Pheng Heng described the release as “the beginning” and said he had never heard Kem Sokha say he would stop engaging in politics.
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