Cambodia Sentences 10 Environmental Activists to Lengthy Prison Terms
Mother Nature members convicted of plotting against the government and insulting the king, raising concerns over freedom of expression.
- The activists received prison sentences ranging from six to eight years.
- Three members, including the group's Spanish co-founder, were also fined for insulting the king.
- Rights groups condemn the verdict as politically motivated and a blow to civil society.
- Mother Nature has a history of campaigning against environmentally destructive projects and corruption.
- Supporters of the activists marched in protest, highlighting the death of justice in Cambodia.