Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 28 - Buth Buntinh, Founder of Independent Monks Network, has insulted His Majesty King during an interview with Radio Free Asia on Tuesday night.

The Vietnamese peed to the river and that not only the Prime Minister drink the Vietnamese’s pee, but also the King,” said Buth Buntinh.

Buth Buntinh’s act is unacceptable that incited racial discrimination and teased the newly amended Penal Code on Lèse-majesté.

The Council of Ministers (CoMs) on Friday has approved on the Penal Code Amendment on Lèse-majesté, according to the Spokesman of the Royal Government of Cambodia Phay Siphan.

The Amendment on the Penal Code aims to ensure the protection of the dignity of the King, Head of the Kingdom of Cambodia, in conformity to the constitution of Cambodia.

The Penal Code stipulated that “insulting the King will be subjected to one to five years imprisonment and a fine between $500 to $2,500”.
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