Muong Sopheak
Muong Sopheak is a human rights defender and a member of the Khmer Student Intelligent League Association (KSILA). The group works on mobilising and building capacity, to increase students’ participation in social development, good government, and sustainable use of natural resources. In his capacity, the defender has been an active voice, especially amongst youth in the country, raising awareness on social injustices and human rights issues.
HRDs in Cambodia face threats, physical attacks, arrest, judicial harassment, arbitrary detention and killing for peacefully carrying out their work. Intimidation and heavy surveillance caused several to leave the country in fear for their safety. Peaceful protests continued to be hampered by the authorities.
