Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha arrested over alleged treason plot

‘Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has been arrested at his home in the capital Phnom Penh, with the Government of veteran Prime Minister Hun Sen saying he was accused of treason.
The arrest marks a new escalation in a campaign against critics, independent media and any potential threats to Hun Sen’s hold on power ahead of an election next year at which Kem Sokha has been expected to be his main challenger.
The Government said it had a video clip and other evidence pointing to “secret plans of conspiracy between Kem Sokha, others and foreigners to harm the Kingdom of Cambodia”.
“The above act of this secret conspiracy is treason,” the statement said.
Hun Sen, 65, has ruled the South-East Asian country for more than three decades.’
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