Cambodian opposition members of parliament march along a street during a protest in support of Sam RainsyAFP
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia's parliament stripped immunity from main opposition leader Sam Rainsy Monday, clearing the way for charges against him for uprooting markings at the border with neighbouring Vietnam.
"The National Assembly has lifted the parliamentary immunity of Sam Rainsy," said a statement from the legislative body.
The statement went on to say Sam Rainsy, currently abroad, had committed acts of "uprooting border posts between Cambodia and Vietnam, and inciting (people) to commit criminal offences" in southeastern Svay Rieng province.
The move permits court action against Sam Rainsy, who removed six markers at the border during a march in Svay Rieng last month, alleging that they were illegally placed by Vietnam.
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