The Phnom Penh Municipal Court said in a statement that Kem Sokha could leave his house, but that he could not engage in political activity or leave the country. Kem Sokha was accused of plotting with foreigners to oust Hun Sen - a charge he dismissed as nonsense. In the weeks since Sam Rainsy announced his plan to return, some 50 opposition activists have been arrested in Cambodia. CNRP officials there said they had no immediate comment on the easing of restrictions on Kem Sokha. Cambodia's government said there was no ban on Sam Rainsy returning, but it described him as "convict Sam Rainsy" and said it would take action against anyone posing a threat to state security - an accusation it has already laid against him.

Source: bd News24 November 10, 2019 06:51 UTC