The Cambodian government and law enforcement agencies continue to detain, arrest and imprison politicians, environmental defenders, land activists, trade unionists, journalists and social media users on unfounded charges that mischaracterise their activism or speech as criminal.
LICADHO joins other human rights groups and civil society organisations in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners of interest. The government should drop all outstanding charges against them so that they can return to their activism. (ភាសាខ្មែរ)
110 prisoners of interest
Sum Sambath, 62
Journalist
Detained for 52 days
(since Sep. 18, 2026)
Brok Siek, 55
Journalist
Detained for 53 days
(since Sep. 17, 2026)
Tha Dany, 32
Social media user
Detained for 63 days
(since Sep. 7, 2026)
Hing Bunthouen, 36
Social media user
Detained for 97 days
(since Aug. 4, 2026)
Soy Yoeurn, 54
Khmer Will Party member
Detained for 134 days
(since Jun. 28, 2026)
Yorn Cheab, 28
Social media user
Detained for 152 days
(since Jun. 10, 2026)
Chin Sengkheang, 41
Khmer Will Party member
Sentenced to
15 months in prison
Detained for 163 days
(since May 30, 2026)
Kong Chanthea, 30
Social media user
Detained for 175 days
(since May 18, 2026)
Him Mom, 45
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 178 days
(since May 15, 2026)
Ouk Vit, 49
Farmer
Detained for 178 days
(since May 15, 2026)
Chey Phirom, 45
Social media user
Detained for 193 days
(since Apr. 30, 2026)
Hem Channy, 51
Political activist
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 197 days
(since Apr. 26, 2026)
Mai Buth, 36
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 206 days
(since Apr. 17, 2026)
Khoeun Virath, 36
National Power Party provincial leader
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 216 days
(since Apr. 7, 2026)
Chea Vuthy, 28
Activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 222 days
(since Apr. 1, 2026)
Sum Korsal, 39
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 252 days
(since Mar. 2, 2026)
Sim Seat, 23
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 254 days
(since Feb. 28, 2026)
Khim Heang, 65
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 258 days
(since Feb. 24, 2026)
Kong Sopheap, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 259 days
(since Feb. 23, 2026)
In Sokharath, 32
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 262 days
(since Feb. 20, 2026)
Ma Chandara, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 263 days
(since Feb. 19, 2026)
Chamroeun Visal, 20
Detained for 264 days
(since Feb. 18, 2026)
Chhieng Tharith, 68
Journalist
Detained for 264 days
(since Feb. 18, 2026)
Keu Rathana, 71
Detained for 264 days
(since Feb. 18, 2026)
Luot Sophal, 38
Journalist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 269 days
(since Feb. 13, 2026)
Houn Sokloeurn, 47
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 271 days
(since Feb. 11, 2026)
Nuth Chamnab, 37
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 293 days
(since Jan. 20, 2026)
Vorn Van, 48
National Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 298 days
(since Jan. 15, 2026)
Pal Pheaktra, 56
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 299 days
(since Jan. 14, 2026)
Din Sothearith, 46
Political activist
Detained for 301 days
(since Jan. 12, 2026)
Nuon Seyla, 49
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 301 days
(since Jan. 12, 2026)
Phem Lai, 54
Land activist
Sentenced to
12 months in prison
Detained for 304 days
(since Jan. 9, 2026)
Sok Na, 42
Social media user
Sentenced to
10 years in prison
Detained for 305 days
(since Jan. 8, 2026)
Chhoeurng Sovan, 19
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 314 days
(since Dec. 30, 2025)
Son Dara, 34
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 316 days
(since Dec. 28, 2025)
Muy Youleng, 53
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 319 days
(since Dec. 25, 2025)
Hok Ren, 51
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 325 days
(since Dec. 19, 2025)
Men Chhoeurng, 52
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 327 days
(since Dec. 17, 2025)
Am Vong, 57
Former CNRP 2nd deputy commune chief
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 332 days
(since Dec. 12, 2025)
Loeung Sarun, 60
Political activist
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 339 days
(since Dec. 5, 2025)
Prum Mealea, 42
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 342 days
(since Dec. 2, 2025)
Mao Simal, 58
Cambodia Reform Party provincial leader
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 343 days
(since Dec. 1, 2025)
Soeung Ravith, 28
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 355 days
(since Nov. 19, 2025)
Chin Sokunthai, 33
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 359 days
(since Nov. 15, 2025)
Hul Monisamorn, 36
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 362 days
(since Nov. 12, 2025)
Phon Yuth, 42
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 376 days
(since Oct. 29, 2025)
Thou Doun, 66
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 385 days
(since Oct. 20, 2025)
San Chansey, 35
Social media user
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 386 days
(since Oct. 19, 2025)
Ul Sok, 32
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 389 days
(since Oct. 16, 2025)
Pin Poch, 49
Social media user
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 391 days
(since Oct. 14, 2025)
Thou Vakhim, 24
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 409 days
(since Sep. 26, 2025)
Tem Bora, 32
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 415 days
(since Sep. 20, 2025)
Chheun Sophorn, 44
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 419 days
(since Sep. 16, 2025)
Pich Pisith, 42
Coalition of Apparel and Industrial Unions vice president
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 419 days
(since Sep. 16, 2025)
Chan Cheat, 36
Khmer Will Party former district council candidate
Sentenced to
10 years in prison
Detained for 430 days
(since Sep. 5, 2025)
Hem Hoeurn, 58
Khmer Will Party district council member
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 430 days
(since Sep. 5, 2025)
Vorn Lang, 62
Candlelight Party commune council member
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 430 days
(since Sep. 5, 2025)
Soeng Heang, 47
Nation Power Party district chief
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 436 days
(since Aug. 30, 2025)
Om Virak, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 439 days
(since Aug. 27, 2025)
Mut Kamsan, 33
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 443 days
(since Aug. 23, 2025)
Eam Ravuth, 39
Nation Power Party deputy district chief
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 451 days
(since Aug. 15, 2025)
Pheap Pheara, 35
Journalist
Sentenced to
14 years in prison
Detained for 466 days
(since Jul. 31, 2025)
Phorn Sopheap, 46
Journalist
Sentenced to
14 years in prison
Detained for 466 days
(since Jul. 31, 2025)
Khun Thorngdy, 52
Move Forward Party president
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 467 days
(since Jul. 30, 2025)
Tin Bunthoeun, 65
Candlelight Party district leader
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 471 days
(since Jul. 26, 2025)
Leng Lon, 71
National Power Party deputy district chief
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 479 days
(since Jul. 18, 2025)
Try Mengchhean, 38
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 482 days
(since Jul. 15, 2025)
Chhoeun Chhean, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 485 days
(since Jul. 12, 2025)
Hie Haksing, 38
Party For Cambodia provincial leader
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 487 days
(since Jul. 10, 2025)
Keo Heang, 76
Nation Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 490 days
(since Jul. 7, 2025)
Kol Kim, 30
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 492 days
(since Jul. 5, 2025)
Van Vorn, 54
Nation Power Party member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 494 days
(since Jul. 3, 2025)
Orn Ratana, 47
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 501 days
(since Jun. 26, 2025)
Toem Sambo, 26
Journalist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 501 days
(since Jun. 26, 2025)
Sok Son, 46
Nation Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 505 days
(since Jun. 22, 2025)
Tha Vuthy, 36
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 513 days
(since Jun. 14, 2025)
Khou Hang Meang, 50
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 516 days
(since Jun. 11, 2025)
Doem Kieng, 40
Nation Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 524 days
(since Jun. 3, 2025)
Eng Raksmey, 22
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 528 days
(since May 30, 2025)
Dul Sokchoeun, 40
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 532 days
(since May 26, 2025)
Te Leanghouk, 35
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 543 days
(since May 15, 2025)
Prom Sokthy, 48
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 562 days
(since Apr. 26, 2025)
Yang Sok Yeang, 48
Nation Power Party district deputy chief
Sentenced to
3 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 566 days
(since Apr. 22, 2025)
Tiv Vuthy, 36
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 577 days
(since Apr. 11, 2025)
Chhin Chhorng, 72
Candlelight commune councilor
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 592 days
(since Mar. 27, 2025)
San Seun, 32
Social media user
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 593 days
(since Mar. 26, 2025)
Bou Sokhean, 38
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 627 days
(since Feb. 20, 2025)
Pao Thunn, 52
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 627 days
(since Feb. 20, 2025)
Hai Phat, 55
Political activist
Sentenced to
8 years in prison
Detained for 628 days
(since Feb. 19, 2025)
Pang Chanthea, 37
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 713 days
(since Nov. 26, 2024)
Mean Chanthon, 35
Political activist
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 714 days
(since Nov. 25, 2024)
Seung Kunthea, 54
Political activist
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 714 days
(since Nov. 25, 2024)
Sok Sunnareth, 68
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 726 days
(since Nov. 13, 2024)
Nuon Toeun, 34
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 772 days
(since Sep. 28, 2024)
Thy Thorn, 25
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association vice-president
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 813 days
(since Aug. 18, 2024)
Srun Srorn, 47
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 839 days
(since Jul. 23, 2024)
Long Kunthea, 28
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 860 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Ly Chandaravuth, 26
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 860 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Phuon Keoraksmey, 25
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 860 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Thun Ratha, 34
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 860 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Yim Leanghy, 37
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
8 years in prison
Detained for 860 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Koet Saray, 33
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association president
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 948 days
(since Apr. 5, 2024)
Kong Saron, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 1080 days
(since Nov. 25, 2023)
Eng Sroy, 51
Candlelight Party provincial leader
Sentenced to
3 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 1211 days
(since Jul. 17, 2023)
Thach Setha, 72
Candlelight vice-president
Sentenced to
4 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 1393 days
(since Jan. 16, 2023)
Seng Theary, 53
Political activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 1609 days
(since Jun. 14, 2022)
Voeung Samnang, 49
Political activist
Sentenced to
11 years in prison
Detained for 1827 days
(since Nov. 8, 2021)
Thouk Theuy, 52
Former CNRP deputy district party leader
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 2142 days
(since Dec. 28, 2020)
Ismael Pin Osman, 46
Former CNRP provincial party member
Sentenced to
15 years in prison
Detained for 3197 days
(since Feb. 7, 2018)
Historical Count prisoners of interest
Sum Sambath, 62
Journalist
Detained for 52 days, since September 18, 2026
Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Brok Siek, 55
Journalist
Detained for 53 days, since September 17, 2026
Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Tha Dany, 32
Social media user
Detained for 63 days, since September 7, 2026
Charge(s)
Additional details on charges are being investigated
Sok Hon, 67
National Power Party commune leader
Detained for 73 days, since August 28, 2026
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Forgery (Criminal Code Article 626, 627)
- Use of forged document (Criminal Code Article 628)
Hing Bunthouen, 36
Social media user
Detained for 97 days, since August 4, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Soy Yoeurn, 54
Khmer Will Party member
Detained for 134 days, since June 28, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Yorn Cheab, 28
Social media user
Detained for 152 days, since June 10, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chin Sengkheang, 41
Khmer Will Party member
Detained for 163 days, since May 30, 2026
Sentenced to 15 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Kong Chanthea, 30
Social media user
Detained for 175 days, since May 18, 2026
Charge(s)
Additional details on charges are being investigated
Him Mom, 45
Activist
Detained for 178 days, since May 15, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Ouk Vit, 49
Farmer
Detained for 178 days, since May 15, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chey Phirom, 45
Social media user
Detained for 193 days, since April 30, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Hem Channy, 51
Political activist
Detained for 197 days, since April 26, 2026
Sentenced to 7 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Mai Buth, 36
Social media user
Detained for 206 days, since April 17, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Khoeun Virath, 36
National Power Party provincial leader
Detained for 216 days, since April 7, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Chea Vuthy, 28
Activist
Detained for 222 days, since April 1, 2026
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Sum Korsal, 39
Social media user
Detained for 252 days, since March 2, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Sim Seat, 23
Political activist
Detained for 254 days, since February 28, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Khim Heang, 65
Social media user
Detained for 258 days, since February 24, 2026
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Kong Sopheap, 46
Social media user
Detained for 259 days, since February 23, 2026
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
In Sokharath, 32
Social media user
Detained for 262 days, since February 20, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Ma Chandara, 46
Social media user
Detained for 263 days, since February 19, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Chamroeun Visal, 20
Detained for 264 days, since February 18, 2026
Charge(s)
- Destruction and embezzlement (Criminal Code Article 608)
- Law on Fisheries Article 97 (Year 2025)
- Law on Fisheries Article 98 (Year 2025)
Chhieng Tharith, 68
Journalist
Detained for 264 days, since February 18, 2026
Charge(s)
- Destruction and embezzlement (Criminal Code Article 608)
- Law on Fisheries Article 97 (Year 2025)
- Law on Fisheries Article 98 (Year 2025)
Keu Rathana, 71
Detained for 264 days, since February 18, 2026
Charge(s)
- Destruction and embezzlement (Criminal Code Article 608)
- Law on Fisheries Article 97 (Year 2025)
- Law on Fisheries Article 98 (Year 2025)
Luot Sophal, 38
Journalist
Detained for 269 days, since February 13, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Demoralization of the Army (Criminal Code Article 472)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Houn Sokloeurn, 47
Social media user
Detained for 271 days, since February 11, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Nuth Chamnab, 37
Social media user
Detained for 293 days, since January 20, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Vorn Van, 48
National Power Party provincial member
Detained for 298 days, since January 15, 2026
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Pal Pheaktra, 56
Social media user
Detained for 299 days, since January 14, 2026
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Din Sothearith, 46
Political activist
Detained for 301 days, since January 12, 2026
Charge(s)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Nuon Seyla, 49
Social media user
Detained for 301 days, since January 12, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Phem Lai, 54
Land activist
Detained for 304 days, since January 9, 2026
Sentenced to 12 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Class 3 natural resource offence in natural protected areas (Code on Environment and Natural Resources Article 851)
Sok Na, 42
Social media user
Detained for 305 days, since January 8, 2026
Sentenced to 10 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Chhoeurng Sovan, 19
Social media user
Detained for 314 days, since December 30, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Demoralization of the Army (Criminal Code Article 472)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Son Dara, 34
Social media user
Detained for 316 days, since December 28, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Muy Youleng, 53
Social media user
Detained for 319 days, since December 25, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Hok Ren, 51
Social media user
Detained for 325 days, since December 19, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Committing a misdemeanor after sentencing for a misdemeanor (Criminal Code Article 88)
- Demoralization of the Army (Criminal Code Article 472)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Men Chhoeurng, 52
Social media user
Detained for 327 days, since December 17, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Am Vong, 57
Former CNRP 2nd deputy commune chief
Detained for 332 days, since December 12, 2025
Sentenced to 7 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Loeung Sarun, 60
Political activist
Detained for 339 days, since December 5, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Demoralization of the Army (Criminal Code Article 472)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Prum Mealea, 42
Social media user
Detained for 342 days, since December 2, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Mao Simal, 58
Cambodia Reform Party provincial leader
Detained for 343 days, since December 1, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Soeung Ravith, 28
Social media user
Detained for 355 days, since November 19, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Chin Sokunthai, 33
Social media user
Detained for 359 days, since November 15, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Hul Monisamorn, 36
Social media user
Detained for 362 days, since November 12, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Phon Yuth, 42
Political activist
Detained for 376 days, since October 29, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Committing a misdemeanor after sentencing for a misdemeanor (Criminal Code Article 88)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Thou Doun, 66
Social media user
Detained for 385 days, since October 20, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
San Chansey, 35
Social media user
Detained for 386 days, since October 19, 2025
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Ul Sok, 32
Social media user
Detained for 389 days, since October 16, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Pin Poch, 49
Social media user
Detained for 391 days, since October 14, 2025
Sentenced to 7 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Thou Vakhim, 24
Activist
Detained for 409 days, since September 26, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Tem Bora, 32
Social media user
Detained for 415 days, since September 20, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years 6 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Chheun Sophorn, 44
Social media user
Detained for 419 days, since September 16, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Pich Pisith, 42
Coalition of Apparel and Industrial Unions vice president
Detained for 419 days, since September 16, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Chan Cheat, 36
Khmer Will Party former district council candidate
Detained for 430 days, since September 5, 2025
Sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Supplying foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence (Criminal Code Article 445)
- Unlawful removal for cross-border transfer (Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Article 11)
Hem Hoeurn, 58
Khmer Will Party district council member
Detained for 430 days, since September 5, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Vorn Lang, 62
Candlelight Party commune council member
Detained for 430 days, since September 5, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Soeng Heang, 47
Nation Power Party district chief
Detained for 436 days, since August 30, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Om Virak, 46
Social media user
Detained for 439 days, since August 27, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Mut Kamsan, 33
Social media user
Detained for 443 days, since August 23, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Eam Ravuth, 39
Nation Power Party deputy district chief
Detained for 451 days, since August 15, 2025
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Pheap Pheara, 35
Journalist
Detained for 466 days, since July 31, 2025
Sentenced to 14 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Supplying foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence (Criminal Code Article 445)
Phorn Sopheap, 46
Journalist
Detained for 466 days, since July 31, 2025
Sentenced to 14 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Supplying foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence (Criminal Code Article 445)
Khun Thorngdy, 52
Move Forward Party president
Detained for 467 days, since July 30, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Tin Bunthoeun, 65
Candlelight Party district leader
Detained for 471 days, since July 26, 2025
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Demoralization of the Army (Criminal Code Article 472)
Leng Lon, 71
National Power Party deputy district chief
Detained for 479 days, since July 18, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Try Mengchhean, 38
Social media user
Detained for 482 days, since July 15, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Chhoeun Chhean, 46
Social media user
Detained for 485 days, since July 12, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
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Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
- Public insult (Criminal Code 307)
Hie Haksing, 38
Party For Cambodia provincial leader
Detained for 487 days, since July 10, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Death threat (Criminal Code Article 233)
- Infringement against private ownership using violence (Land Law Article 253)
Keo Heang, 76
Nation Power Party provincial member
Detained for 490 days, since July 7, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Kol Kim, 30
Social media user
Detained for 492 days, since July 5, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Van Vorn, 54
Nation Power Party member
Detained for 494 days, since July 3, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Orn Ratana, 47
Social media user
Detained for 501 days, since June 26, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Toem Sambo, 26
Journalist
Detained for 501 days, since June 26, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Fraud (Criminal Code Article 377, 378)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Sok Son, 46
Nation Power Party provincial member
Detained for 505 days, since June 22, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison with 6 months suspended
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Tha Vuthy, 36
Political activist
Detained for 513 days, since June 14, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Khou Hang Meang, 50
Political activist
Detained for 516 days, since June 11, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Doem Kieng, 40
Nation Power Party provincial member
Detained for 524 days, since June 3, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Eng Raksmey, 22
Social media user
Detained for 528 days, since May 30, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Public insult (Criminal Code 307)
Dul Sokchoeun, 40
Social media user
Detained for 532 days, since May 26, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Te Leanghouk, 35
Social media user
Detained for 543 days, since May 15, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Prom Sokthy, 48
Social media user
Detained for 562 days, since April 26, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Yang Sok Yeang, 48
Nation Power Party district deputy chief
Detained for 566 days, since April 22, 2025
Sentenced to 3 years 6 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Tiv Vuthy, 36
Social media user
Detained for 577 days, since April 11, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years 6 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Chhin Chhorng, 72
Candlelight commune councilor
Detained for 592 days, since March 27, 2025
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
San Seun, 32
Social media user
Detained for 593 days, since March 26, 2025
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Bou Sokhean, 38
Political activist
Detained for 627 days, since February 20, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Pao Thunn, 52
Political activist
Detained for 627 days, since February 20, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Hai Phat, 55
Political activist
Detained for 628 days, since February 19, 2025
Sentenced to 8 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Pang Chanthea, 37
Social media user
Detained for 713 days, since November 26, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Mean Chanthon, 35
Political activist
Detained for 714 days, since November 25, 2024
Sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Seung Kunthea, 54
Political activist
Detained for 714 days, since November 25, 2024
Sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Sok Sunnareth, 68
Detained for 726 days, since November 13, 2024
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Unlawful keeping, transporting, or trafficking or narcotic substances (Law on Drug Control Article 40)
Nuon Toeun, 34
Social media user
Detained for 772 days, since September 28, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Thy Thorn, 25
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association vice-president
Detained for 813 days, since August 18, 2024
Sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Srun Srorn, 47
Activist
Detained for 839 days, since July 23, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Long Kunthea, 28
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 860 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Ly Chandaravuth, 26
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 860 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Phuon Keoraksmey, 25
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 860 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Thun Ratha, 34
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 860 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Yim Leanghy, 37
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 860 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 8 years in prison
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Charge(s)
Koet Saray, 33
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association president
Detained for 948 days, since April 5, 2024
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Committing a misdemeanor after sentencing for a misdemeanor (Criminal Code Article 88)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Kong Saron, 46
Social media user
Detained for 1080 days, since November 25, 2023
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Eng Sroy, 51
Candlelight Party provincial leader
Detained for 1211 days, since July 17, 2023
Sentenced to 3 years 6 months in prison
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Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Thach Setha, 72
Candlelight vice-president
Detained for 1393 days, since January 16, 2023
Sentenced to 4 years 6 months in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
- Law on Negotiable Instruments and Payment Transactions Article 231
Seng Theary, 53
Political activist
Detained for 1609 days, since June 14, 2022
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Voeung Samnang, 49
Political activist
Detained for 1827 days, since November 8, 2021
Sentenced to 11 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Thouk Theuy, 52
Former CNRP deputy district party leader
Detained for 2142 days, since December 28, 2020
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Ismael Pin Osman, 46
Former CNRP provincial party member
Detained for 3197 days, since February 7, 2018
Sentenced to 15 years in prison
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Charge(s)
- Unlawful removal for cross-border transfer (Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Article 11)