Reacción a la sentencia de prisión a Australiano por espía en Camboya

James Ricketson, an Australian filmmaker, was convicted of espionage in Cambodia and sentenced to six years in prison. His family expressed devastation but remained determined to fight the verdict. Ricketson was arrested for flying a drone over an opposition rally in Phnom Penh. Critics argue the conviction is part of a broader crackdown on opposition by the Cambodian government. There is hope for a pardon.

What was James Ricketson accused of that led to his conviction?

• Fraud

• Assault

• Espionage

• Theft

What action led to James Ricketson's arrest in Cambodia?

• Protesting against the government

• Publishing a controversial film

• Entering the country illegally

• Flying a drone over a rally

How did James Ricketson's family react to the verdict?

• They were supportive of the decision

• They were devastated

• They were indifferent

• They were relieved

What did critics of the Cambodian regime believe about Ricketson's case?

• It was a misunderstanding

• It was a fair trial

• It was part of a crackdown on opposition

• It was unrelated to politics

What hope did some people have regarding James Ricketson's situation?

• That he would be deported

• That he would serve his full sentence

• That he would be retried

• That he would receive a pardon