After the arrest of fellow rapper Kea Sokun, Long Puthera was detained in September 2020 for his song about income inequality. Found guilty of “incitement,” he was sentenced to 5 months in prison but was released in December 2020 after having spent several months in pretrial detention. Puthera expressed remorse during trial proceedings. His case drew international attention amid growing concerns about repression, digital threats, and deteriorating conditions in Cambodian prisons.
Long Puthera
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Singer/Songwriter
Country:Cambodia
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2020