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Cambodia politics
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 Tweaks Constitution to Block Dual Citizens From Top Posts
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came barely three weeks after an erroneous newspaper report that Prime Minister Hun Sen had purchased Cypriot citizenship.
Cambodia Considers Dual Citizenship Ban for High Office Holders
By Sebastian Strangio
The knee-jerk move followed a newspaper report – later corrected – that Prime Minister Hun Sen had acquired Cypriot citizenship.
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.
Cambodia Hires Beltway Lobby Group to Boost Ailing International Reputation
By Sebastian Strangio
The hire is a clear recognition by Cambodia's government that it needs to repair its ties to the U.S. But will it work?
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.
Cambodian Court Imprisons Prominent Union Leader for Border Comments
By Sebastian Strangio
The case highlights the extreme nationalist sensitivities that continue to surround the issue of Vietnamese influence in Cambodia.
Cambodia Sets Up Working Group to Scrutinize Granting of Honorific Title
By Sebastian Strangio
The 'oknha' title encapsulates the tight political pact between the ruling CPP and the Cambodian business community.
Key Cambodian Opposition Figure Defects From Banned CNRP
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Hun Sen's strategy for fracturing the opposition is slowly bearing fruit.
A Beauty Pageant Stirs Southeast Asia’s Political Pot
By Luke Hunt
Miss Grand Cambodia has been rebuked for her "no politics" approach – and for eating while talking.
Cambodia’s Surviving Opposition Politicians Regroup Ahead of Elections
By Luke Hunt
Former Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is back in the political arena, but his chance of success is small.
Cambodian Prince Readies Return to Political Life
By Sebastian Strangio
Prince Norodom Ranariddh’s comeback is unlikely to amount to much in electoral terms – but is convenient for the ruling CPP.