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Cambodian Court Refuses Bail For Detained Journalist Mech Dara

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Cambodian court denies request for bail by freelance journalist Mech Dara .

Dara faces trial on charges of “incitement to provoke serious social unrest” for social media posts.

The 36-year-old has conducted extensive reporting into human trafficking and the country’s epidemic of online scamming operations.

If found guilty, Dara could face up to two years in prison.