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Cambodia 2023 election
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.
Funcinpec Touted as a Chance for Seats in Cambodian Election
By Luke Hunt
Can the royalists end Cambodia’s status as a one-party-state?
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.
Compelled Speech on the March in Cambodia With New ‘Mandatory’ Voting Law
By David Hutt
It is no longer enough to remain silent and keep out of politics. Cambodians are now required to actively affirm the ruling regime – including at the ballot box.
Malaysia Expels Prominent Cambodian Opposition Figure Sam Rainsy
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Hun Sen claims that he received a promise from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Rainsy would “never be allowed to step on Malaysian soil.”
Cambodia’s Hun Sen is Fearful of What Will Happen after July’s General Election
By David Hutt
The Cambodian leader will not release his grip until the planned leadership transition to his son Hun Manet has been fully completed.
Hun Sen Is Keeping Kem Sokha Hostage. Will the West Respond to His Threats?
By David Hutt
The Cambodian leader is using his rival as a bargaining chip in anticipation of his clean sweep at July's national election.
Cambodia’s Largest Opposition Party Officially Ruled out of July Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The Candlelight Party has been barred for failing to submit its original party registration document from 1998.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Tells Countries to Stay Silent on Election Process
By Luke Hunt
More revolutionary plots are alleged ahead of the July 23 poll.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Accuses Western Diplomats of Supporting Opposition
By Sebastian Strangio
Since the 1990s, accusations of foreign interference have occupied a privileged position in the Cambodian leader's rhetorical arsenal.