Convictions of Cambodian opposition leaders draws criticism from rights groups
Human rights advocates have decried the accusations as "baseless" and say the trial is meant to sideline political opponents of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for more than 30 years.
A Cambodian court has convicted 19 political opposition leaders of trying to overthrow the government, following a case that one human rights group has described as a "bogus."
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Thursday found the members of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), and one member's relative, guilty of incitement, attempting to incite military personnel to disobey and conspiracy, . Seven defendants, including. All face five to 10 years in prison.
