In a report by Voice of America on 1st November, six Khmer people, three of which are of Khmer-Krom descendants have been accused of trying to topple the Cambodian government. The six Khmer individuals were arrested in their respective provinces on 29th October 2006 and are expected to face jail sentences of up to twenty years. Human right activists have expressed their concern for the detained individuals, encouraging the courts to investigate the root of the cause and be transparent in their dealings with the accused. Listen to RFA report
