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 characterises their activism or speech as crimes.
The Cambodia’s Prisoners of Interest page will track these arrests and court convictions and provide an insight into who these people are, they work they do and for how long they have been unfairly incarcerated.
LICADHO joins other human rights groups and civil society organisations to call for their immediate release and for the government to drop all outstanding charges against them and for them to return to their activism for a better Cambodia. (ភាសាខ្មែរ)
117 prisoners of interest displayed
Kong Chanthea, 30
Social media user
Detained for 47 days
(since May 18, 2026)
Ouk Vit, 49
Farmer
Detained for 50 days
(since May 15, 2026)
Chey Phirom, 45
Social media user
Detained for 65 days
(since Apr. 30, 2026)
Hem Channy, 50
Political activist
Sentenced to
7 years in prison
Detained for 69 days
(since Apr. 26, 2026)
Mai Buth, 36
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 78 days
(since Apr. 17, 2026)
Khoeun Virath, 35
National Power Party provincial leader
Detained for 88 days
(since Apr. 7, 2026)
Sum Korsal, 39
Social media user
Detained for 124 days
(since Mar. 2, 2026)
Sim Seat, 23
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 126 days
(since Feb. 28, 2026)
Khim Heang, 64
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 130 days
(since Feb. 24, 2026)
Kong Sopheap, 45
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 131 days
(since Feb. 23, 2026)
In Sokharath, 32
Social media user
Detained for 134 days
(since Feb. 20, 2026)
Ma Chandara, 45
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 135 days
(since Feb. 19, 2026)
Nuth Chamnab, 37
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 165 days
(since Jan. 20, 2026)
Vorn Van, 47
National Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 170 days
(since Jan. 15, 2026)
Pal Pheaktra, 56
Social media user
Detained for 171 days
(since Jan. 14, 2026)
Nuon Seyla, 49
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 173 days
(since Jan. 12, 2026)
Sok Na, 42
Social media user
Sentenced to
10 years in prison
Detained for 177 days
(since Jan. 8, 2026)
Chhoeurng Sovan, 19
Social media user
Detained for 186 days
(since Dec. 30, 2025)
Muy Youleng, 53
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 191 days
(since Dec. 25, 2025)
Men Chhoeurng, 51
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 199 days
(since Dec. 17, 2025)
Am Vong, 56
Former CNRP 2nd deputy commune chief
Detained for 204 days
(since Dec. 12, 2025)
Loeung Sarun, 59
Political activist
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 211 days
(since Dec. 5, 2025)
Mao Simal, 57
Cambodia Reform Party provincial leader
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 215 days
(since Dec. 1, 2025)
Soeung Ravith, 28
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 227 days
(since Nov. 19, 2025)
Hul Monisamorn, 36
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 234 days
(since Nov. 12, 2025)
Phon Yuth, 41
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 248 days
(since Oct. 29, 2025)
Thou Doun, 66
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 257 days
(since Oct. 20, 2025)
Ul Sok, 31
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 261 days
(since Oct. 16, 2025)
Thou Vakhim, 24
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 281 days
(since Sep. 26, 2025)
Tem Bora, 31
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 287 days
(since Sep. 20, 2025)
Chheun Sophorn, 44
Social media user
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 291 days
(since Sep. 16, 2025)
Pich Pisith, 41
Coalition of Apparel and Industrial Unions vice president
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 291 days
(since Sep. 16, 2025)
Chan Cheat, 36
Khmer Will Party former district council candidate
Sentenced to
10 years in prison
Detained for 302 days
(since Sep. 5, 2025)
Hem Hoeurn, 58
Khmer Will Party district council member
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 302 days
(since Sep. 5, 2025)
Vorn Lang, 62
Candlelight Party commune council member
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 302 days
(since Sep. 5, 2025)
Soeng Heang, 46
Nation Power Party district chief
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 308 days
(since Aug. 30, 2025)
Om Virak, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 311 days
(since Aug. 27, 2025)
Eam Ravuth, 39
Nation Power Party deputy district chief
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 323 days
(since Aug. 15, 2025)
Pheap Pheara, 35
Journalist
Sentenced to
14 years in prison
Detained for 338 days
(since Jul. 31, 2025)
Phorn Sopheap, 46
Journalist
Sentenced to
14 years in prison
Detained for 338 days
(since Jul. 31, 2025)
Khun Thorngdy, 51
Move Forward Party president
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 339 days
(since Jul. 30, 2025)
Tin Bunthoeun, 64
Candlelight Party district leader
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 343 days
(since Jul. 26, 2025)
Leng Lon, 71
National Power Party deputy district chief
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 351 days
(since Jul. 18, 2025)
Try Mengchhean, 37
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 354 days
(since Jul. 15, 2025)
Chhoeun Chhean, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 357 days
(since Jul. 12, 2025)
Hie Haksing, 38
Party For Cambodia provincial leader
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 359 days
(since Jul. 10, 2025)
Ouk Yoem, 66
Party For Cambodia commune leader
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 359 days
(since Jul. 10, 2025)
Keo Heang, 76
Nation Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 362 days
(since Jul. 7, 2025)
Kol Kim, 30
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 364 days
(since Jul. 5, 2025)
Van Vorn, 54
Nation Power Party member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 366 days
(since Jul. 3, 2025)
Orn Ratana, 47
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 373 days
(since Jun. 26, 2025)
Toem Sambo, 25
Journalist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 373 days
(since Jun. 26, 2025)
Sok Son, 46
Nation Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 377 days
(since Jun. 22, 2025)
Tha Vuthy, 36
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 385 days
(since Jun. 14, 2025)
Khou Hang Meang, 50
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 388 days
(since Jun. 11, 2025)
Doem Kieng, 40
Nation Power Party provincial member
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 396 days
(since Jun. 3, 2025)
Eng Raksmey, 22
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 400 days
(since May 30, 2025)
Dul Sokchoeun, 39
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 404 days
(since May 26, 2025)
Te Leanghouk, 35
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 415 days
(since May 15, 2025)
Prom Sokthy, 48
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 434 days
(since Apr. 26, 2025)
Chhay Chamroeun, 35
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 438 days
(since Apr. 22, 2025)
Yang Sok Yeang, 48
Nation Power Party district deputy chief
Sentenced to
3 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 438 days
(since Apr. 22, 2025)
Nuon Bon, 46
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 445 days
(since Apr. 15, 2025)
Tiv Vuthy, 35
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 449 days
(since Apr. 11, 2025)
Chhin Chhorng, 71
Candlelight commune councilor
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 464 days
(since Mar. 27, 2025)
San Seun, 32
Social media user
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 465 days
(since Mar. 26, 2025)
Hul Savuth, 50
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 466 days
(since Mar. 25, 2025)
Muth Rin, 78
Khmer Will Party district councilor
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 474 days
(since Mar. 17, 2025)
Kan Kun, 57
Candlelight commune councilor
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 475 days
(since Mar. 16, 2025)
Luock Oriday, 35
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 475 days
(since Mar. 16, 2025)
Oy Dyna, 20
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 489 days
(since Mar. 2, 2025)
Ban Sambo, 42
Former CNRP commune council candidate
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 495 days
(since Feb. 24, 2025)
Bou Sokhean, 38
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 499 days
(since Feb. 20, 2025)
Pao Thunn, 52
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 499 days
(since Feb. 20, 2025)
Hai Phat, 55
Political activist
Sentenced to
8 years in prison
Detained for 500 days
(since Feb. 19, 2025)
Kroch Kosal, 34
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 502 days
(since Feb. 17, 2025)
Chhoeun Dia, 36
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 506 days
(since Feb. 13, 2025)
Sok Chetra, 37
Social media user
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 515 days
(since Feb. 4, 2025)
Chhan Panha, 47
Political activist
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 517 days
(since Feb. 2, 2025)
Phan Sarath, 50
Nation Power Party municipal deputy leader
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 522 days
(since Jan. 28, 2025)
Phong Pros, 52
Candlelight commune election candidate
Sentenced to
18 months in prison
Detained for 524 days
(since Jan. 26, 2025)
Pang Chanthea, 37
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 585 days
(since Nov. 26, 2024)
Sok Sunnareth, 68
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 598 days
(since Nov. 13, 2024)
Yon Senglat, 24
Social media user
Sentenced to
22 months in prison
Detained for 636 days
(since Oct. 6, 2024)
Nuon Toeun, 34
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 644 days
(since Sep. 28, 2024)
Chheun Chamrong, 32
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 655 days
(since Sep. 17, 2024)
Hor Sokhon, 42
Social media user
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 655 days
(since Sep. 17, 2024)
Chin Bunnaroth, 50
Nation Power Party administration head
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 670 days
(since Sep. 2, 2024)
Thy Thorn, 25
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association vice-president
Detained for 685 days
(since Aug. 18, 2024)
Kim Voeun, 55
Khmer Will Party district council candidate
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 696 days
(since Aug. 7, 2024)
Nhep Sarom, 53
Political activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 696 days
(since Aug. 7, 2024)
San Oeun, 71
Candlelight Party commune councilor
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 696 days
(since Aug. 7, 2024)
Pheung Sophea, 35
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 711 days
(since Jul. 23, 2024)
San Sith, 40
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 711 days
(since Jul. 23, 2024)
Srun Srorn, 47
Activist
Sentenced to
2 years in prison
Detained for 711 days
(since Jul. 23, 2024)
Long Kunthea, 28
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 732 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Ly Chandaravuth, 26
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 732 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Phuon Keoraksmey, 25
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 732 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Thun Ratha, 34
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 732 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Yim Leanghy, 37
Mother Nature environmental activist
Sentenced to
8 years in prison
Detained for 732 days
(since Jul. 2, 2024)
Koet Saray, 33
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association president
Sentenced to
4 years in prison
Detained for 820 days
(since Apr. 5, 2024)
Khem Chanvannak, 48
Candlelight Party capital leader (acting)
Sentenced to
2 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 901 days
(since Jan. 15, 2024)
Kong Saron, 46
Social media user
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 952 days
(since Nov. 25, 2023)
Chao Veasna, 60
Candlelight Party district leader
Sentenced to
3 years in prison
Detained for 1077 days
(since Jul. 23, 2023)
Eng Sroy, 51
Candlelight Party provincial leader
Sentenced to
3 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 1083 days
(since Jul. 17, 2023)
Thach Setha, 72
Candlelight vice-president
Sentenced to
4 years 6 months in prison
Detained for 1265 days
(since Jan. 16, 2023)
Seng Theary, 53
Political activist
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 1481 days
(since Jun. 14, 2022)
Voeung Samnang, 49
Political activist
Sentenced to
11 years in prison
Detained for 1699 days
(since Nov. 8, 2021)
Thouk Theuy, 52
Former CNRP deputy district party leader
Sentenced to
6 years in prison
Detained for 2014 days
(since Dec. 28, 2020)
Ismael Pin Osman, 46
Former CNRP provincial party member
Sentenced to
15 years in prison
Detained for 3069 days
(since Feb. 7, 2018)
Chin Sengkheang, 41
Khmer Will Party member
Detained for 35 days, since May 30, 2026
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 47 days, since May 18, 2026
Charge(s)
Additional details on charges are being investigated
Him Mom, 45
Activist
Detained for 50 days, since May 15, 2026
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 50 days, since May 15, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chey Phirom, 45
Social media user
Detained for 65 days, since April 30, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Hem Channy, 50
Political activist
Detained for 69 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 78 days, since April 17, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Khoeun Virath, 35
National Power Party provincial leader
Detained for 88 days, since April 7, 2026
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Chea Vuthy, 27
Activist
Detained for 94 days, since April 1, 2026
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 124 days, since March 2, 2026
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 126 days, since February 28, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Khim Heang, 64
Social media user
Detained for 130 days, since February 24, 2026
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Kong Sopheap, 45
Social media user
Detained for 131 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 134 days, since February 20, 2026
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Ma Chandara, 45
Social media user
Detained for 135 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)
Nuth Chamnab, 37
Social media user
Detained for 165 days, since January 20, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Vorn Van, 47
National Power Party provincial member
Detained for 170 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 171 days, since January 14, 2026
Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Nuon Seyla, 49
Social media user
Detained for 173 days, since January 12, 2026
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Sok Na, 42
Social media user
Detained for 177 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 186 days, since December 30, 2025
Charge(s)
- Demoralization of the Army (Criminal Code Article 472)
Muy Youleng, 53
Social media user
Detained for 191 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 197 days, since December 19, 2025
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, 51
Social media user
Detained for 199 days, since December 17, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Am Vong, 56
Former CNRP 2nd deputy commune chief
Detained for 204 days, since December 12, 2025
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Loeung Sarun, 59
Political activist
Detained for 211 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)
Mao Simal, 57
Cambodia Reform Party provincial leader
Detained for 215 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 227 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))
Hul Monisamorn, 36
Social media user
Detained for 234 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, 41
Political activist
Detained for 248 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 257 days, since October 20, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Ul Sok, 31
Social media user
Detained for 261 days, since October 16, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Pin Poch, 49
Social media user
Detained for 263 days, since October 14, 2025
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Thou Vakhim, 24
Activist
Detained for 281 days, since September 26, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Tem Bora, 31
Social media user
Detained for 287 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 291 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, 41
Coalition of Apparel and Industrial Unions vice president
Detained for 291 days, since September 16, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Chan Cheat, 36
Khmer Will Party former district council candidate
Detained for 302 days, since September 5, 2025
Sentenced to 10 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Supplying foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence (Criminal Code Article 445)
Hem Hoeurn, 58
Khmer Will Party district council member
Detained for 302 days, since September 5, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Vorn Lang, 62
Candlelight Party commune council member
Detained for 302 days, since September 5, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Soeng Heang, 46
Nation Power Party district chief
Detained for 308 days, since August 30, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Om Virak, 46
Social media user
Detained for 311 days, since August 27, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
Additional details on charges are being investigated
Eam Ravuth, 39
Nation Power Party deputy district chief
Detained for 323 days, since August 15, 2025
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Pheap Pheara, 35
Journalist
Detained for 338 days, since July 31, 2025
Sentenced to 14 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Supplying foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence (Criminal Code Article 445)
Phorn Sopheap, 46
Journalist
Detained for 338 days, since July 31, 2025
Sentenced to 14 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Supplying foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence (Criminal Code Article 445)
Khun Thorngdy, 51
Move Forward Party president
Detained for 339 days, since July 30, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Tin Bunthoeun, 64
Candlelight Party district leader
Detained for 343 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 351 days, since July 18, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Try Mengchhean, 37
Social media user
Detained for 354 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 357 days, since July 12, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
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 359 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)
Ouk Yoem, 66
Party For Cambodia commune leader
Detained for 359 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 362 days, since July 7, 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)
Kol Kim, 30
Social media user
Detained for 364 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 366 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 373 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, 25
Journalist
Detained for 373 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 377 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 385 days, since June 14, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Khou Hang Meang, 50
Political activist
Detained for 388 days, since June 11, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Doem Kieng, 40
Nation Power Party provincial member
Detained for 396 days, since June 3, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Eng Raksmey, 22
Social media user
Detained for 400 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, 39
Social media user
Detained for 404 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 415 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 434 days, since April 26, 2025
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chhay Chamroeun, 35
Social media user
Detained for 438 days, since April 22, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Yang Sok Yeang, 48
Nation Power Party district deputy chief
Detained for 438 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))
Nuon Bon, 46
Political activist
Detained for 445 days, since April 15, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Tiv Vuthy, 35
Social media user
Detained for 449 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, 71
Candlelight commune councilor
Detained for 464 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 465 days, since March 26, 2025
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Insult against the King (Criminal Code Article 437(bis))
Hul Savuth, 50
Social media user
Detained for 466 days, since March 25, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Muth Rin, 78
Khmer Will Party district councilor
Detained for 474 days, since March 17, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Kan Kun, 57
Candlelight commune councilor
Detained for 475 days, since March 16, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Insult (Criminal Code Article 502)
Luock Oriday, 35
Social media user
Detained for 475 days, since March 16, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Oy Dyna, 20
Social media user
Detained for 489 days, since March 2, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Ban Sambo, 42
Former CNRP commune council candidate
Detained for 495 days, since February 24, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Bou Sokhean, 38
Political activist
Detained for 499 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 499 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 500 days, since February 19, 2025
Sentenced to 8 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Kroch Kosal, 34
Social media user
Detained for 502 days, since February 17, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chhoeun Dia, 36
Social media user
Detained for 506 days, since February 13, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Sok Chetra, 37
Social media user
Detained for 515 days, since February 4, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chhan Panha, 47
Political activist
Detained for 517 days, since February 2, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Phan Sarath, 50
Nation Power Party municipal deputy leader
Detained for 522 days, since January 28, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Phong Pros, 52
Candlelight commune election candidate
Detained for 524 days, since January 26, 2025
Sentenced to 18 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Pang Chanthea, 37
Social media user
Detained for 585 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 586 days, since November 25, 2024
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Soeun Kunthea, 53
Political activist
Detained for 586 days, since November 25, 2024
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Sok Sunnareth, 68
Detained for 598 days, since November 13, 2024
Sentenced to 4 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Unlawful keeping, transporting, or trafficking or narcotic substances (Law on Drug Control Article 40)
Yon Senglat, 24
Social media user
Detained for 636 days, since October 6, 2024
Sentenced to 22 months in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Nuon Toeun, 34
Social media user
Detained for 644 days, since September 28, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Chheun Chamrong, 32
Detained for 655 days, since September 17, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Hor Sokhon, 42
Social media user
Detained for 655 days, since September 17, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Chin Bunnaroth, 50
Nation Power Party administration head
Detained for 670 days, since September 2, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Thy Thorn, 25
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association vice-president
Detained for 685 days, since August 18, 2024
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Kim Voeun, 55
Khmer Will Party district council candidate
Detained for 696 days, since August 7, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Nhep Sarom, 53
Political activist
Detained for 696 days, since August 7, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
San Oeun, 71
Candlelight Party commune councilor
Detained for 696 days, since August 7, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Pheung Sophea, 35
Activist
Detained for 711 days, since July 23, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
San Sith, 40
Activist
Detained for 711 days, since July 23, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Srun Srorn, 47
Activist
Detained for 711 days, since July 23, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Long Kunthea, 28
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 732 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Ly Chandaravuth, 26
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 732 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Phuon Keoraksmey, 25
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 732 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Thun Ratha, 34
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 732 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Yim Leanghy, 37
Mother Nature environmental activist
Detained for 732 days, since July 2, 2024
Sentenced to 8 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
Koet Saray, 33
Khmer Student Intelligent League Association president
Detained for 820 days, since April 5, 2024
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)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Khem Chanvannak, 48
Candlelight Party capital leader (acting)
Detained for 901 days, since January 15, 2024
Sentenced to 2 years 6 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Forgery (Criminal Code Article 626, 627)
- Use of forged document (Criminal Code Article 628)
Kong Saron, 46
Social media user
Detained for 952 days, since November 25, 2023
Sentenced to 3 years 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))
Chao Veasna, 60
Candlelight Party district leader
Detained for 1077 days, since July 23, 2023
Sentenced to 3 years in prison
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Incitement to discrimination (Criminal Code Article 494, 496)
Eng Sroy, 51
Candlelight Party provincial leader
Detained for 1083 days, since July 17, 2023
Sentenced to 3 years 6 months in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Defamation (Criminal Code Article 305)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
Thach Setha, 72
Candlelight vice-president
Detained for 1265 days, since January 16, 2023
Sentenced to 4 years 6 months in prison
More information on this case here
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 1481 days, since June 14, 2022
Sentenced to 6 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Incitement to commit felony (Criminal Code Article 494, 495)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Voeung Samnang, 49
Political activist
Detained for 1699 days, since November 8, 2021
Sentenced to 11 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Plotting (Criminal Code Article 453)
Thouk Theuy, 52
Former CNRP deputy district party leader
Detained for 2014 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 3069 days, since February 7, 2018
Sentenced to 15 years in prison
More information on this case here
Charge(s)
- Unlawful removal for cross-border transfer (Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Article 11)