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Cambodia Considers Dual Citizenship Ban for High Office Holders

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

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.

The Election Bells are Again Ringing Early in Cambodia

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.

Cambodia Opposition Leader Charged Over COVID-19 Lockdown Comments

Cambodia Opposition Leader Charged Over COVID-19 Lockdown Comments

By Sebastian Strangio
The charge against Sam Rainsy comes amid controversy over the severity of the lockdown around the capital Phnom Penh.

Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Leader to Heavy Prison Term

Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Leader to Heavy Prison Term

By Sebastian Strangio
Sam Rainsy and eight former CNRP officials have been accused of seeking to overthrow the Cambodian government in late 2019.
Cambodian Exile Return Bid Crashes Into Visa Hurdle

Cambodian Exile Return Bid Crashes Into Visa Hurdle

By Sebastian Strangio
The attempt nonetheless succeeded in drawing international attention to the repression inside the country.

Cambodian Opposition Return Plan Hits Visa Snag

Cambodian Opposition Return Plan Hits Visa Snag

By Sebastian Strangio
The Cambodian government says it will not grant travel documents to exiles hoping to return to stand trial.
Cambodian Opposition Figures Once Again Promise to Return

Cambodian Opposition Figures Once Again Promise to Return

By Sebastian Strangio
Leaders of Cambodia's disbanded opposition party hope to call international attention to the country's political situation.

Could an Unlikely Alliance Unseat Cambodia’s PM?

Could an Unlikely Alliance Unseat Cambodia’s PM?

By David Hutt
Rumors have long swirled of an alliance between opposition leader Sam Rainsy and Interior Minister Sar Kheng.

29 Years on, Landmark Peace Accord Charts Deep Divides in Cambodia

29 Years on, Landmark Peace Accord Charts Deep Divides in Cambodia

By Sebastian Strangio
The legacy of the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, which aimed to bring the country peace and democracy, remains deeply contested.

Opposition Leaders Testing Cambodia’s Chilly Political Waters

Opposition Leaders Testing Cambodia’s Chilly Political Waters

By Luke Hunt
The maneuvering of Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy once again spells trouble for their supporters inside Cambodia.
Sam Rainsy: Cambodia’s Ruling Party Is More Divided Than the Public Knows

Sam Rainsy: Cambodia’s Ruling Party Is More Divided Than the Public Knows

By Sam Rainsy
The opposition leader argues that Hun Sen is using Kem Sokha’s trial to bolster his authority within the ruling party.

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