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Political landmine
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2024
» A group of Cambodian dissidents were rounded up by police in the Rangsit area on Dec 29, while others were attacked on New Year's Eve by Thai men while giving a lecture on the country's charter and human rights situation to their compatriots in Samut Prakan.
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.
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.
One-party Cambodia
News, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2018
» The Cambodian election is over except for some vote-counting in remote areas. There was no shock. Prime Minister Hun Sen and his ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) won easily, and will apparently rule legally for yet another five years. Thais must hope and work to ensure that this country does not go the lamentable direction of Cambodia.
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.