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Cambodia’s Ruling Party Claims Landslide Win in Election That Saw Opposition Suppressed
By Sopheng Cheang and David Rising
According to preliminary results, the Cambodian People's Party is on track to "win" 120 of the 125 seats in the National Assembly.
Autocratic Cambodian Leader Paving Way for Son, a West Point Graduate, to Rule
By David Rising
Hun Manet took his father's place at a large rally marking the conclusion of the CPP's campaign for Sunday's vote.
Cambodian Government Intensifies Repression Ahead of National Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
This Sunday's national election will function as a prelude to the expected handover of power from Prime Minister Hun Sen to his eldest son.
Cambodia’s Opposition Movement Needs To Start Anew. Taxation and Eco-Nationalism Should Drive It.
By David Hutt
It is time for the movement to step away from stale personal and political rivalries and embrace a more concrete, forward-looking platform.
In Cambodia, Hun Sen Searches for the Magic Political Formula
By Markus Karbaum
The winner of next week’s election is clear, but the long-serving PM will face challenges in handing power to his eldest son while avoiding significant internal conflicts.
Cambodians Will Use Null and Void Votes to Call for Genuine Elections
By Sam Rainsy
Without any meaningful opposition alternative to Hun Sen's CPP, expect a large number of spoiled and empty ballots on July 23.
Cambodia Bars Members of Meta’s Oversight Board From Entering the Country
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed Meta's decision to suspend Prime Minister Hun Sen's Facebook account for breaches of its policies on violence and incitement.
Cambodian PM’s Account Deactivated After Meta Oversight Board Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The Cambodian leader has responded by ordering the closure of his Facebook account and migrating to Telegram and TikTok.
Meta Watchdog Calls for Suspension of Cambodian Leader’s Facebook Account
By Sebastian Strangio
The firm's independent Oversight Board said that a January speech by PM Hun Sen, in which he threatened to "beat up" his opponents, violated its policy on violence and incitement.
Is Cambodia’s New Election Amendment Actually About ‘Pardoning’ Exiled Opposition Leaders?
By David Hutt
Changes to election laws will give Prime Minister Hun Sen added room for maneuver as he prepares to hand power to his son, Hun Manet.
Cambodian PM Takes Aim at Unidentified Drones
By Luke Hunt
Military deployed, bounties offered, Montagnards told they are not welcome.
Cambodia Amends Election Law, Disqualifying Non-Voting Candidates
By Sebastian Strangio
The amendment is intended to prevent a boycott of the July 23 election, which could undermine the planned handover of power from Prime Minister Hun Sen to his son.