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Cambodian People's Party (CPP)
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.
20 Parties Register to Compete in Cambodia’s July Election
By Sebastian Strangio
However, nine parties' applications have yet to be approved, including the Candlelight Party, the only one with any chance of challenging Prime Minister Hun Sen's CPP.
Hun Sen Will Never Retire
By David Hutt
Even if Cambodia's leader steps back from his formal duties as prime minister, it is hard to see him abandoning politics altogether.
The Theater of Public Contrition in Cambodian Politics
By Sebastian Strangio
As July's election approaches, a growing number of opposition officials are following the well-worn path into Prime Minister Hun Sen's CPP.
Do Cambodia’s 2023 Elections Matter?
By Astrid Norén-Nilsson
Elections perform functions beyond simply designating a winner, and in that sense Cambodia’s polls will send important signals.
Cambodia’s Deja Vu Politics Reflect the Limits of Western Power
By Chhengpor Aun
The result of July's election is largely a foregone conclusion, but serious retaliation from Western governments is unlikely.
Cambodia Arrests Opposition Activists for Posts About Country’s King
By Sebastian Strangio
The activists, who are reportedly close to opposition leader Kem Sokha, had criticized the government's treatment of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Hun Sen’s Cambodian Succession Plan Slides Into Chaos
By Sam Rainsy
As the Cambodian leader contemplates retirement, there is growing opposition to his plan to create a family dynasty.
Cambodian Opposition Leader Sentenced to 27 Years Imprisonment
By Sebastian Strangio
Kem Sokha, the former head of the banned Cambodia National Rescue Party, has also been banned indefinitely from voting or running for office.
Watchdog Group Adds Cambodia to Human Rights Watch List
By Sebastian Strangio
The CIVICUS Monitor has cited the “rapid decline in civic freedoms" as the country moves toward national elections in July.