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Prime Minister Hun Sen must uphold his obligations to guarantee freedom of expression under the constitution and international law and immediately drop all charges and release Rong Chhun
Rong Chhun, President of Cambodian Confederation of Unions (CCU) was taken away by police from his home in late evening of 31 July for allegedly inciting to commit felony. His arrest took place against the background of his recent trade union activism and criticisms on the impact of the government’s policies under the economic downturn brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. He is now under detention at Prey Sor prison pending a trial.