Opposition faces curbs in politics after Cambodia dictatorship in new limits on their role
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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 Dictatorship Bans Opposition From Vote
Returning leader learns Cambodia dictatorship bans opposition from running for President against dictatorship
Cambodia Democratic Opposition Shows Vast Support
Dictatorship shows signs of reform as Cambodia democratic opposition head allowed to stage rallies
Massive Protests for Cambodia Opposition and Elections
Pardoned leader returns to Cambodia opposition and election hope for Myanmar style democracy transition is running high
Cambodia Dissident Home to Join Opposition in Election
Recently pardoned Cambodia dissident home from exile in order to support opposition election
Dissident Receives Pardon from Cambodia Dictatorship
Rigged elections are pretext for pardon from Cambodia dictatorship for democracy activist
Cambodia Dissident Not Allowed in Thailand
Cambodia dissident one of nation’s most prominent is refused entry to neighboring Thailand
Cambodia Protests Call for Fair Elections
Impoverished Cambodia protests with opposition together calling for democratic elections
Cambodia’s Strongman Dictatorship Denounced by Opposition
Diverse nation is stifled by Cambodia’s strongman Hun Sen with major abuses of human rights
Obama Pushes For Myanmar Democracy as Reforms Continue
Obama pushes for Myanmar transition that could herald new era for populous but blighted nation