Phnom Penh: The United States welcomes the news of the release of Mr. Kem Sokha. Regarding this release, the United States, through its embassy in Cambodia, claimed that it is a positive development.
The statement of the US Embassy in Phnom Penh on the release of Mr. Kem Sokha was posted on its Facebook page on the morning of May 29, 2026, saying that the United States welcomes the news of the release of Mr. Kem Sokha. The United States has consistently called for Kem Sokha’s release and has maintained that his conviction, which involves allegations of US involvement in activities against the Cambodian government, is baseless.
The source said his release was a positive development and continued to encourage the Cambodian government to ensure that its citizens can exercise their rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
Please note that Kem Sokha, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison by the court, was pardoned by a royal decree signed by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the acting head of state of Cambodia.
