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Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections
March 27, 2023

Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections

By Luke Hunt
The two countries have both been criticized in recent years for violating democratic norms, but that’s about where the similarities end.

Cambodia Arrests Opposition Activists for Posts About Country’s King
March 22, 2023

Cambodia Arrests Opposition Activists for Posts About Country’s King

By Sebastian Strangio
The activists, who are reportedly close to opposition leader Kem Sokha, had criticized the government's treatment of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Cambodian Opposition Leader Sentenced to 27 Years Imprisonment
March 03, 2023

Cambodian Opposition Leader Sentenced to 27 Years Imprisonment

By Sebastian Strangio
Kem Sokha, the former head of the banned Cambodia National Rescue Party, has also been banned indefinitely from voting or running for office.

Was Hun Sen’s Closure of Voice of Democracy Premeditated?
February 20, 2023

Was Hun Sen’s Closure of Voice of Democracy Premeditated?

By David Hutt
It was conspicuous that one of Cambodia's last independent outlets was closed while King Norodom Sihamoni was away.

Watchdog Group Adds Cambodia to Human Rights Watch List
February 17, 2023

Watchdog Group Adds Cambodia to Human Rights Watch List

By Sebastian Strangio
The CIVICUS Monitor has cited the “rapid decline in civic freedoms" as the country moves toward national elections in July.

What’s a Decent Outcome For Cambodia’s Opposition At the Upcoming Election?
February 07, 2023

What’s a Decent Outcome For Cambodia’s Opposition At the Upcoming Election?

By David Hutt
For a party living under the constant fear of crackdown or dissolution, it might be wise to downplay its chances at the July poll.

Cambodian PM Threatens Opponents With Legal Action, Violence
January 11, 2023

Cambodian PM Threatens Opponents With Legal Action, Violence

By Sebastian Strangio
Despite his party's nearly unchallenged dominance, Hun Sen is bent on preventing the emergence of a political alternative.
Cambodia Readies Third Mass Trial of Opposition Officials
August 24, 2022

Cambodia Readies Third Mass Trial of Opposition Officials

By Sebastian Strangio
As the country heads toward national elections next year, the government is seeking to neutralize the influence of opposition leaders living in exile abroad.

In Cambodia, Local Elections Hold Out a Glimmer of Progress
June 02, 2022

In Cambodia, Local Elections Hold Out a Glimmer of Progress

By Andrew Nachemson
The long-ruling CPP is almost certain to win this weekend's commune election, but a revived opposition could reopen the political space.

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