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Cambodia’s CPP Claims Lopsided Victory in Senate Elections

Cambodia’s CPP Claims Lopsided Victory in Senate Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
The foreordained result is the latest development in the generational transition that peaked with last year's handover of power from Hun Sen to his son Hun Manet.

Cambodia Gears Up For Low-Stakes Senate Election

Cambodia Gears Up For Low-Stakes Senate Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling CPP is set to sweep most of the seats, after which it is expected to appoint former Prime Minister Hun Sen as the body's president.
Five Cambodian Elections

Five Cambodian Elections

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Gordon Conochie.

Missing in Action? Australia’s Muted Response to Cambodia’s Autocratic Turn

Missing in Action? Australia’s Muted Response to Cambodia’s Autocratic Turn

By Anna Verney
Australian officials played an important role in creating the country’s democratic system, but have been puzzlingly silent as Prime Minister Hun Sen has leveled it to its foundations.

Cambodia Hunting Down Opposition Activists Who Advocated Spoiling Ballots

Cambodia Hunting Down Opposition Activists Who Advocated Spoiling Ballots

By Sebastian Strangio
Despite winning 120 of the 125 seats in parliament, the ruling CPP is cracking down on even minor gestures of dissent.

Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Joins the Party as Cambodian Election Observer

Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Joins the Party as Cambodian Election Observer

By David Whitehouse
The former leader’s presence is part of a longer trend of election “observers” who apply a stamp of approval to flawed electoral processes.

US Announces Visa Bans, Aid ‘Pause’ After Flawed Cambodian Election

US Announces Visa Bans, Aid ‘Pause’ After Flawed Cambodian Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement has raised doubts about a potential diplomatic reset between Phnom Penh and Washington.
As Expected, Hun Sen Trumps in One-Sided Cambodian Election

As Expected, Hun Sen Trumps in One-Sided Cambodian Election

By Luke Hunt
Leader’s eldest son to become prime minister within “three to four weeks.”

Cambodia’s Ruling Party Claims Landslide Win in Election That Saw Opposition Suppressed

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

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

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.
Cambodians Will Use Null and Void Votes to Call for Genuine Elections

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.

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