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Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Leader to Life Imprisonment
October 20, 2022

Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Leader to Life Imprisonment

By Sebastian Strangio
Sam Rainsy is accused of plotting to cede four Cambodian provinces to the country's indigenous peoples.
Why Did Cambodia’s Hun Sen Sue His Rival in a French Court?
October 13, 2022

Why Did Cambodia’s Hun Sen Sue His Rival in a French Court?

By David Hutt
The Cambodian leader may have wanted simply to clear his name – but there is another, more chilling, explanation.

French Court Rejects Cambodian PM’s Claim of Defamation Against Opposition Leader
October 12, 2022

French Court Rejects Cambodian PM’s Claim of Defamation Against Opposition Leader

By David Whitehouse
Exiled opposition figure Sam Rainsy had accused Prime Minister Hun Sen of responsibility for the deaths of a leading Cambodian trade unionist and the former chief of police.

Opposition Politician Found Guilty of Defaming Cambodian Ruling Party
October 10, 2022

Opposition Politician Found Guilty of Defaming Cambodian Ruling Party

By Luke Hunt
Son Chhay of the Candlelight Party has been ordered to pay $750,000 for questioning the fairness of this year's commune election.

Cambodia Needs to Move Past the Narrative of ‘National Salvation’
September 28, 2022

Cambodia Needs to Move Past the Narrative of ‘National Salvation’

By David Hutt
For decades, politicians on all sides of the political spectrum have framed the country's choice as one between salvation and extinction.
Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?
September 16, 2022

Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

By David Hutt
There are numerous signs that the long-planned transition of power from the prime minister to his son may happen sooner rather than later.

Cambodia Opens Third Mass Trial of Opposition Activists
September 16, 2022

Cambodia Opens Third Mass Trial of Opposition Activists

By Sebastian Strangio
The 37 defendants are accused of "incitement to treason" over an opposition politician's failed attempt to return to Cambodia from exile in early 2021.
Defamation Trial of Cambodian Opposition Leader Opens in Paris
September 02, 2022

Defamation Trial of Cambodian Opposition Leader Opens in Paris

By David Whitehouse
Sam Rainsy has finally received his day in court – but in Paris rather than in Phnom Penh.

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.

Why Cambodia’s Opposition Parties Must Unite
August 22, 2022

Why Cambodia’s Opposition Parties Must Unite

By David Hutt
Unity offers the only hope for defeating Prime Minister Hun Sen – but cynicism and egotism stand in the way.

Cambodia Should Drop the Charges Against Sam Rainsy – Or Give Him His Day in Court
July 21, 2022

Cambodia Should Drop the Charges Against Sam Rainsy – Or Give Him His Day in Court

By David Whitehouse
For nearly seven years, Prime Minister Hun Sen has used every legal trick at his disposal to exclude his main rival from the country's political life.
Hun Sen Plods Along With Cambodia’s Leadership Succession
July 12, 2022

Hun Sen Plods Along With Cambodia’s Leadership Succession

By David Hutt
It is unclear when Hun Sen will give up the prime ministership, but the country's long-planned transition is in many ways already in progress.

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