Mu Sochua surrounded by supporters and journalists as she left court.By Tim Johnston
Published: August 5 2009
A Cambodian court yesterday found opposition lawmaker Mu Sochua guilty of defaming Hun Sen, the prime minister, and fined her 16.5m riels ($4,000, €2,778, £2,365), sparking concern by human rights groups the government is using the judiciary to muzzle its opponents. Ms Mu Sochua had accused Mr Hun Sen of insulting her and all Cambodian women in a speech he gave in her constituency. She then sued the prime minister.
The courts threw out that case but allowed a counter-suit from the prime minister, who alleged he had been defamed by Ms Mu Sochua's comments.
Ms Mu Sochua said she would appeal.
Tim Johnston,
Phnom Penh
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