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Flash Info | Appeal Court Upholds Convictions in Three Freedom of Expression Cases

22 July 2026

The Phnom Penh Appeal Court upheld three separate convictions Tuesday morning related to offenses stemming from online commentary about the country’s political leadership, the ongoing Thai border conflict, and other social issues.

Oy Dina, a 20-year-old coconut seller, was arrested in March 2025 by plainclothes police officers in Phnom Penh. She was convicted by the Phnom Penh Capital Court in September 2025 on charges of insult and incitement under Articles 494, 495, and 502 of the Criminal Code. The court handed her an 18-month prison sentence and a 2 million riel fine (around $500 USD) for critical comments she made online about the Cambodian government.

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