Asia Briefs: Cambodian opposition leader denied bail

August 23, 2018 5:00 AM

PHNOM PENH • Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha was denied bail yesterday after almost a year in jail on treason charges that critics say were trumped up by premier Hun Sen to give himself a free run in last month’s election. Kem Sokha was detained as part of a crackdown on the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party.

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