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Cambodia democracy
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Uses Red Tape to Ensure a Risk-free Election
By David Whitehouse
By tangling up the country’s one significant opposition party in tailor-made bureaucracy, the long-ruling leader is hoping to replicate the one-horse race of 2018.
Repression, Debt, Corruption and Human Trafficking: Hun Sen’s Cambodian Legacy
By Sam Rainsy
The Cambodian leader's goal is to establish a North Korean-style dynasty under which his descendants will continue to hold power indefinitely.
The US Must Help Bring Democracy Back to Cambodia
By Sam Rainsy
During his visit to Phnom Penh this week, U.S. President Joe Biden must hold Prime Minister Hun Sen accountable for the country's steep democratic decline.
Cambodia Opposition Fractures as Bickering Breaks Into the Open
By Sebastian Strangio
Kem Sokha has accused his longtime partner Sam Rainsy of using his name and image for personal political gain.
Will Domestic Politics Upend Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship?
By David Hutt
The deteriorating rights situation in Cambodia will be a major distraction from ASEAN’s agenda.
As Chair of ASEAN, Hun Sen Warns of Crack Down on Protesters
By Luke Hunt
Cambodia faces a difficult year, but the prime minister says he “will do what it takes” to quell dissent.
For Free and Fair Elections, Cambodia Must Let Opposition Leaders Return
By Sam Rainsy
Leaders of the CNRP – including the author – must be allowed to return to Cambodia before the next elections.
Cambodia Must Change Course on Democracy to Avoid Myanmar’s International Isolation
By Kasit Piromya
ASEAN is testing the limits of its non-interference policy even as Cambodia takes up the ASEAN chair position.
Peace vs. Democracy in Cambodia
By Andrew Nachemson
The 1991 Paris Peace Accords had two primary goals: ending civil war and setting up democracy. One of those goals was achieved; the other has never looked less likely.
US House of Representatives Passes Cambodia Sanctions Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
Fresh sanctions could entrench the Cambodian government’s determination to free itself from outside 'interference.'
The Election Bells are Again Ringing Early in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
Charges against a political analyst were dropped on the urging of a Zoom-bombing prime minister.
Key Questions Remain Unanswered in Killing of Cambodian Activist
By Sebastian Strangio
The 2016 killing of Dr. Kem Ley marked the beginning of a severe tightening of the political space.
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