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Cambodian Court Sentences Mother Nature Activists for Plotting Against Government, Insulting King

Jul 2, 2024, 05:07 AM

Ten activists from the Cambodian environmental group Mother Nature have been found guilty and sentenced to prison on charges of plotting against the government and insulting the king. The group's founder has labeled the trial as politically motivated, suggesting it is part of a broader crackdown on government criticism. Authorities have denied these allegations. The activists face up to 10 years in prison.