Cambodian Union Leader Vows to Continue Casino Strike After Release from Prison

Chhim Sithar, imprisoned for leading a labor strike against NagaWorld casino, pledges ongoing action until dismissed workers are reinstated.

Chhim Sithar was released from prison after serving a two-year sentence for incitement related to the NagaWorld casino strike.
The strike, which began in December 2021, was in response to mass layoffs and alleged union-busting at the Phnom Penh casino.
Despite her imprisonment, the strike continued with regular protests from dismissed workers demanding their jobs back.
The Cambodian government has been criticized for using the judicial system to suppress labor activism and political dissent.
Sithar received the U.S. Human Rights Defender Award in 2023 for her advocacy for workers' rights.