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The threat posed by Cambodia's new strongman
Oped, Published on 26/04/2024
» Although 2024 is being heralded as a banner year for elections, with dozens of countries -- representing more than half the global population -- holding polls, for some, it marks the nadir of democracy. Cambodia is one such case.
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Cambodian court convicts 36 opposition figures
Published on 22/12/2022
» A Cambodian court has handed out jail terms to 36 opposition figures, including exiled leader Sam Rainsy, in the latest mass trial against opponents of strongman ruler Hun Sen, a rights group and a lawyer said on Thursday.
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Net users, you are being watched
Oped, Published on 24/11/2021
» Over the past two years, Thailand has not just suffered repeated Covid-19 waves, but it has also faced growing discontent and criticism. Widespread protests have taken place calling for major reform of the political establishment.
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Cambodia breaks up protest over alleged China military base
Published on 23/10/2020
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian security guards broke up a small protest on Friday near the Chinese embassy opposing alleged plans to boost Beijing's military presence in the country, as police detained some demonstrators for questioning.
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CNRP activists' melancholy Songkran
Oped, Published on 15/04/2020
» Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei, or Khmer New Year as it is most commonly known, which this year falls on April 14-16, is one of the most auspicious holidays on the Cambodian calendar. Officially representing the end of the harvest season, and the start of the new year, the festival brings together families and communities to celebrate and welcome in new beginnings. Whilst Covid-19 precautions dictate that large-scale celebrations have been cancelled; it is expected that many families will still host intimate gatherings at home to signify this occasion.
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Hun Sen creates new refugee group
News, Published on 04/03/2020
» For 35 years, Hun Sen has ruled Cambodia with a swath of scandals, his heavy-handed approach for political opponents, brutality and oppression. Drawn straight from the dictator's handbook used by despots the world over, the strongman has abused his power to obliterate any opposition and dissent. His family's wealth is astounding: it is estimated between US$500 million and US$1 billion (16-32 billion baht) -- a far cry from his prime ministerial salary of US$1,100 per month.
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Sam Rainsy gets to KL but no further
Published on 09/11/2019
» The Cambodian government has reversed its ban on the return of self-exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy, saying he can return as an ordinary person but will have to face due justice.
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Hunt on for Rainsy supporters
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 09/11/2019
» Security forces on both sides of the eastern border remain on high alert for supporters of Sam Rainsy, despite the Cambodian opposition leader being barred from boarding a flight to Bangkok for his promised return to challenge strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen.
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Hun Sen critic holds out hope for protests
Published on 08/11/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: The deputy chief of Cambodia’s banned opposition party has called on her compatriots to take to the streets on Saturday, the country’s independence day, if they want to see an end to the more than three decades of rule by the same strongman.
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Border on alert against Sam Rainsy's planned return to Cambodia
Published on 08/11/2019
» SA KAEO: Security authorities along the border with Cambodia remain on alert for political instigators despite Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy being prevented from boarding a flight to Bangkok for his promised return to challenge Cambodian strongman Hun Sen.
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