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​News about the struggle for democracy in Cambodia. ​​​According to Freedom House, elections are "conducted under repressive conditions and the opposition faces serious legal and physical harassment". With the wide access to media, the opposition is a widespread movement and so hope for a more balanced future is not lost. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Cambodia: COVID-19 Clampdown on Free Speech

By DC Editors - March 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Cambodia: COVID-19 Clampdown on Free Speech

Cambodia is arresting people for expressing concerns about COVID-19’s impact in Cambodia and claiming they are spreading so-called “fake news”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Dictatorships

“Democracy without competition? The fall & rise of Cambodia’s opposition”

By DC Editors - November 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Democracy without competition? The fall & rise of Cambodia’s opposition

Exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy said Thursday he was ready to go to jail or die for restoring democracy in Cambodia, vowing to return home on Nov. 9.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia

China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?

By DC Editors - September 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?

Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand

Cambodia Press Freedom: Bogus Espionage Charges Meant to Silence Two Journalists

By DC Editors - July 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cambodia Press Freedom: Bogus Espionage Charges Meant to Silence Two Journalists

Cambodia’s democracy continues to nosedive as authorities levy politically motivated bogus espionage charges against two journalists meant to silence them.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Journalism and Free Speech

How Politics Pushes Cambodian Musicians Into Self-Censorship

By DC Editors - June 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

In Cambodia, Politics Push Musicians Into Self-Censorship

Case illustrates a trend where the government’s attempts to intimidate and criminally charge Cambodians for expressing dissent has increased significantly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Social Media and Democracy

Cambodian Opposition Being Harassed in the Courts

By DC Editors - May 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cambodian Opposition Being Harassed in the Courts

Cambodian authorities should immediately cease harassing former opposition party members in the courts, Human Rights Watch said today.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Social Media and Democracy

Cambodian Journalist Sees Media Situation Deteriorating

By DC Editors - May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cambodian Journalist Sees Media Situation Deteriorating

Cambodian journalist Aun Pheapused to be a dedicated reporter. He would chase stories for The Cambodia Daily, a local independent paper.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Journalism and Free Speech

Cambodia Takes Aim at Critics Who Post on Facebook

By DC Editors - March 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cambodia Takes Aim at Critics Who Post on Facebook

On the night of Jan. 16, Kol Sat could not locate her husband even after contacting everyone she thought might know the whereabouts of Kong Mas.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Cambodia: No Release for Opposition Leader Kem Sokha

By DC Editors - March 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cambodia: No Release for Opposition Leader Kem Sokha

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has spent more than 18 month in detention, with other opposition leaders decrying his case as politically motivated.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Political Dissidents

Political Repression Tightens Since Cambodia’s Sham Election

By DC Editors - January 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Repression Tightens Since Sham Election in Cambodia

Cambodia’s P.M. Hun Sen used crackdown on rights and a bogus election to tighten his grip on power and solidify one-party rule, Human Rights Watch said.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Cambodia, Dictatorships

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