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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.

As Cambodian Election Season Nears, Opposition Parties Prepare to Tackle Hun Sen

As Cambodian Election Season Nears, Opposition Parties Prepare to Tackle Hun Sen

By Sebastian Strangio
Upcoming commune and national elections won't be free or fair, but they will offer signals of how the CPP plans to govern during its next mandate.
Cambodian Prince and Politician Norodom Ranariddh Dies at 77

Cambodian Prince and Politician Norodom Ranariddh Dies at 77

By Sopheng Cheang
Ranariddh took over leadership of Funcinpec, converted it into a royalist party and won elections in 1993. But he was overthrown in 1996 by Hun Sen.

Cambodian Prince Readies Return to Political Life

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.

Was Cambodia Ever Really a Democracy?

Was Cambodia Ever Really a Democracy?

By Andrew Nachemson
The coup of July 1997 cemented Hun Sen’s grip over the country, and it’s never wavered since.

The Truth About War and Peace in Cambodia

The Truth About War and Peace in Cambodia

By Luke Hunt
Some readings of the country’s history can be deceiving.

The Trouble With Cambodia’s Two-Party System

The Trouble With Cambodia’s Two-Party System

By David Hutt
The lack of a formidable third party is hurting the country's opposition.
Another Political Stalemate in Cambodia

Another Political Stalemate in Cambodia

Post-election Cambodia seems more of the same. But there are modest signs of change.

Hun Sen on Election Footing

Hun Sen on Election Footing

Commune elections next month are set to offer an interesting test of the Cambodian People’s Party’s popularity.

A Prince Joins the Fray

A Prince Joins the Fray

Former Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is coming out of retirement. But will he be able to recapture his glory days?

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