According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), Rong Chhun was apprehended without a court warrant. One day after his arrest, Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged the unionist with "incitement to commit a felony" under articles 494 and 495 of Cambodia's penal code. In February, the EU announced plans to suspend access for about 20% of Cambodian goods, citing democratic and human rights setbacks in recent years. On Aug 5, Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) called on Cambodian authorities to end all attacks on those that peacefully voiced their concerns. Or maybe Mr Hun Sen and the CPP simply can't be bothered to uphold Western standards of human rights.

Source: Bangkok Post August 12, 2020 21:45 UTC