Cambodia begins mass trial of 130 opposition activists

Theary Seng, a Cambodian-American lawyer who has long been one of the most outspoken critics of Hun Sen and his government, talks to journalists in front of Phnom Penh Municipal Court (Heng Sinith/AP)

A Cambodian court has begun hearing the cases of nearly 130 government critics and opponents charged with treason for taking part in non-violent political activities.

The trial, relating to political activities over the past three years, was described by one defendant as a sham.