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Four officials from the Cambodian opposition Candlelight Party were arrested for spoiling ballots, inciting people to destroy ballots, and disturbing the peace during the recent Cambodia general election, Cambodian authorities also fined 17 other opposition activists and politicians and banned them from holding elected office for 20 years over similar charges. Those arrested include Ly [...]

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The Phnom Penh Municipal Court of Cambodia on Thursday sentenced 20 opposition politicians and activities to five to ten years in prison for incitement, attempting to incite military personnel to disobey, and conspiracy. The 20 individuals were members of the now-dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party who are in opposition to Prime Minister Hun Sen and [...]

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A court in Cambodia sentenced activist Pen Mom on Thursday to five years in prison for a plot to overthrow Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government. A total of 17 activists that oppose the government have been jailed since late July. The court found Pen Mom guilty of conspiring with Sam Rainsy, an opposition party founder, to [...]

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The US Congress passed the Cambodia Act of 2019 Monday, which aims “To promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes.” The bill was introduced by Congressman Ted Yoho, of Florida’s Third District and Lead Republican for the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and [...]

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The government of Cambodia formally exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy, president of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) , after the cabinet ordered the nation's immigration officials to prevent him from entering the country. Rainsy has...

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The prime minister of Cambodia filed a lawsuit alleging defamation against an opposition leader and opposition party leader on Monday. Primer Minister Hun Sen's lawyer filed suit against Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) President Sam Rainsy for posting...

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