The Cambodian government lifted travel restrictions on opposition leader Sam Rainsy on Wednesday
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Behind the Cambodian Opposition’s Strong Showing in Vote
The vote for Cambodia’s commune council elections showed the opposition’s growing strength
Cambodia Opposition Gain Supporters in Local Elections
Cambodia’s opposition claimed gains in local elections on Sunday that could shake Hun Sen’s grip
Cambodian Local Elections Are a Test for Prime Minister
Ballot is also seen as a showdown between the two major parties amid threats of civil war
Cambodian Government Using Courts For Political Objectives
Amnesty International slammed Cambodia’s use of the criminal justice system against activists
Once Again, Cambodia Bans Alcohol Ahead of Election Day
Cambodia will ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in preparation for rural elections
People Seeking Change in Cambodian Commune Elections
Cambodians go to the polls early next month to elect more than 12,000 district officials
The Hidden Risks of Slaying Cambodian Monsters
If cushy exile is not automatic, when the retirement plan may not include a comfy villa, but rather a cell in The Hague or a Cambodian war crimes trial, why wouldn’t a dictator dig in his heels, garrison, and become more brutal?
Period of Cambodian Repression Looks Set to Continue
Opposition activists and protesters have ended up in jail as PM orchestrates campaign of Cambodian repression
Prison For Cambodian Opposition Leader Highlights Repression
Jail sentence for deputy Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha hints at new crackdown