Phnom Penh (FN), July 25 - Spokesman of Ministry of Justice Kim Santepheap on Wednesday said that publishing falsified, intimidated, or misleading news that could prevent people from going to vote subjects to six months to two years imprisonment under Cambodian penal code.

According to the spokesman, such news could even cause social disorder.

"Call for citizens not to vote or prevent them from voting violated Article 492 of the Penal Code, which will be fined between 1 million riel ($250) to 4 million riel ($1,000) and six months to two years imprisonment,” stated Kim Santepheap.

The July's election will be held for only one day on 29 July 2018. All the 20 political parties join the electoral campaign that lasts for 21 days from 7-27 July 2018.
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