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On 18 May 2021, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court denied bail to seven human rights defenders, five of whom are members of Khmer Thavrak and two others who are members of the Khmer Student Intelligent League Association. All seven defenders were arrested between August and September 2020, some for planning to participate and others for participating in peaceful demonstrations seeking the release of several other imprisoned human rights defenders. Those arrested include Chhoeun Daravy, Hun Vannak, Koet Saray, Tha Lavy, Eng Malai, Muong Sopheak and Mean Prommony.

On 14 February 2020, an order was passed to move the investigation on the Bhima Koregaon case to the National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai. The next court hearing is set for 28 February 2020. Meanwhile, all nine human rights defenders have been transferred to Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.

On 8 June 2020, human rights defenders Taylor Engonga and Peter Tetunabo were released on bail after they were granted provisional release on 5 June, with a bail of $350 (about €310) each. The two defenders have not yet been informed of the charges brought against them. They are due to appear before the magistrate of the Court of Liasala on 15 June, and every two weeks following that until further notice. The Court is located approximately 150km from their city of residence, Bumba.