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Thailand refuses entry to Cambodian opposition leader

Thailand said Wednesday that it had refused entry to Cambodia’s opposition leader-in-exile because of concerns he would criticise Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government ahead of national elections. Sam Rainsy, who lives in France to avoid an 11-year prison sentence which he contends is politically motivated.

Cambodian workers rally over arrested Nike strikers

Thousands of Cambodian workers protested Wednesday against the arrest of strikers during a police crackdown at a factory making clothes for US sportswear giant Nike, unionists said. Cambodia’s workers are seeking to flex their muscles over discontent at low wages and tough conditions in the multibillion dollar factory.