Phnom Penh (FN), October 31 - Cambodia's Supreme Court decided Tuesday to uphold the lower's decision, to detain Kem Sokha, president of the opposition party of treason.

Som Sokong, lawyer for CNRP said the decision was handed down by Khim Pon, presiding judge of the Supreme Court.

Kem Sokha, however, was not present in the hearing.

Investigating Judge, Ky Rithy issued a pre-trial detention order on September 6 with the charge of "treason" under Article 443 of Criminal Law, facing a sentence of 15 years to 30 years imprisonment.

Khun Leang Meng, Vice-President of the Appeal Court decided on October 26 to uphold the decision of Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
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