Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 19 – Ky Rithy, investigation judge of Phnom Penh Municipal Court, decided to deny former Lawmakers of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) to visit Kem Sokha at Tropang Phlong Correctional Center in Tbong Khmum province, according to a Rejection Letter dated on Friday.

The letter addressed to Mao Monyvan, former lawmaker in Kompong Cham province, explained that the case is under investigation, therefore, the visit can be only made by the lawyers and the families of the suspect who are not involving with the case.

Mao Monyvan, Former CNRP Representative of Kampong Cham Province, and other former leaders including Ou Chanrith, Cheam Channy, Kong Kimhak, Te Chanmony, and some colleagues, have requested to meet Kem Sokha on the morning of January 19, 2018 after Sam Rainsy created a "National Movement”.

Former CNRP leaders on Sam Rainsy side created “National Movement”, which aims to restore democracy in Cambodia, demanding the release of former president Kem Sokha and free and fair elections in Cambodia. The movement is led by Sam Rainsy, Eng Chhay Eang, and Mu Sochua.

Immediately, 50 former CNRP members from Kem Sokha’s side did not support the illegal movement and announced to not involve. They remain working under the framework of CNRP under the leadership of Kem Sokha.
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