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Political exiles deserve better
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2025
» The beginning of 2025 should have provided a fresh start for Thailand. The country began its three-year term as a member of the prestigious United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Jan 1, and the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is eyeing related events.
Rights record needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2021
» Next Wednesday, Thailand will commemorate its 75th year of engagement with the United Nations. There are a number of reasons for the country, which was the organisation's 55th member, to be proud, particularly the army's contribution to peace keeping, health care and humanitarian missions. However, the present celebration comes at a less than favourable time amid the news that Thai authorities deported four Cambodian activists in the past month.
Hun Sen's big gamble
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/08/2020
» The arrest of prominent Cambodian unionist and long-time government critic Rong Chhun at the end of last month at his home in Phnom Penh sends a clear message to the world that Prime Minister Hun Sen and members of the ruling-Cambodia People's Party (CPP) will never tolerate opposition voices in the country.
A sombre Khmer new year break
News, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2020
» Across Southeast Asia, Covid-19 has dampened spirits for what is usually a joyous jubilee, with government's putting the kibosh on large-scale festivities that usually usher in the traditional new year.
Hun Sen must take heed
News, Editorial, Published on 14/02/2020
» In his quest for absolute control and to prolong his stay in power, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has turned the country into a de facto one-party state and prepared his eldest son for a dynastic succession. This quest has been pursued at the cost of his people's political and civil rights.
Hun Sen finds a Thai ally
News, Editorial, Published on 08/11/2019
» What is as troubling as the ruling Cambodian regime's ruthless crackdown on opposition leaders, as recent developments over the past few days have shown, is how willingly the Thai government has cooperated with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Hun Sen must compromise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2019
» As a result of his brutal political purge against the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) and its senior members over the past few years, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has got what he wanted. His ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won a “fake”, uncontested election last year and he has prolonged his stay in power. But he has left the future of his country and its people in disarray.
Cambodian press in peril
News, Editorial, Published on 09/08/2019
» The fate of two Cambodian journalists accused of espionage -- Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin -- hangs in the balance as their trial resumes in Phnom Penh today, although the charges against them are based on absurd grounds and flimsy evidence.
Poll bodes ill for Cambodia
News, Editorial, Published on 28/07/2018
» With a series of legal tactics that wiped out the increasingly popular opposition party and its manipulation of the electorate, Cambodia's ruling party has played dirty to win tomorrow's general election but also surely soured the legitimacy of its victory.
Totalitarian push a threat to region
News, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2018
» Following the result of the recent Senate election last Sunday, Cambodia is an inch closer to becoming the absolute authoritarian state. When it holds a general election in July, that status will almost certainly be achieved since the ruling Cambodia People's Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Hun Sen has already done everything it can to bury its rival party in a political killing field.