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Hun Sen
Hun Sen Announces Free Tickets for Southeast Asian Games
By Luke Hunt
The Cambodian leader has also said that broadcast rights will also be free, ending a standoff with Thailand.
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.
A Tale of Two Women
By Kiko Pangilinan
Theary Seng of Cambodia and Leila de Lima of the Philippines have both been imprisoned for standing up for truth and justice.
Australia Gets Tough on Foreign Government Intimidation of Cambodian, Rwandan Diasporas
By David Whitehouse
The country's minister of home affairs has spoken out about those who are being “threatened, harassed, or intimidated” because of diaspora protests in Australia.
The Cambodian Government’s ‘Recommendations’ For Journalists
By Luke Hunt
This month's closure of the independent news outlet Voice of Democracy serves as a warning for those who fail to toe the government line.
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.
Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry
By Sebastian Strangio
The closure of Voice of Democracy has prompted a wave of condemnations from Western governments. Will actions follow?
Cambodian News Organization Closes Following PM Hun Sen’s Order
By Sebastian Strangio
The leader accused Voice of Democracy, one of the country's few independent news sources, of harming the "dignity and reputation" of the Cambodian government.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Receives Support Pledges on China Visit
By Associated Press
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen received assurances of Chinese economic and political support during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
What’s a Decent Outcome For Cambodia’s Opposition At the Upcoming Election?
By David Hutt
For a party living under the constant fear of crackdown or dissolution, it might be wise to downplay its chances at the July poll.