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UN lends its authority to Cambodian tyrant

by Sawathey Ek May 14, 2019February 18, 2020

A statement by UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights to Cambodia Rhona Smith confirmed that she was denied permission to meet with Kem Sokha, the detained leader of the outlawed Cambodian National Rescue Party, during her visit to the country between April 29 and May 9. This raises serious questions about her role and authority. Smith traveled […]

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Hun Sen’s populism hangs by a thread

by David Hutt January 22, 2019February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Cambodia

Hun Sen rages as investors flee EU trade threat

by David Hutt January 16, 2019February 18, 2020

January 7, 2019 marks the 40 year anniversary of Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia. Photo: Richard S Ehrlich

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How Vietnam lost and China won Cambodia

by David Hutt January 7, 2019February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia March 13, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Samrang Pring

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Make or break for Hun Sen’s one-party state

by David Hutt December 31, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (C) casts his vote during the general elections as his wife Bun Rany (centre L) looks on in Phnom Penh on July 29, 2018. Photo: AFP/Manan Vatsyayana

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Unrivaled and unbowed, Hun Sen wins a no-contest election

by David Hutt July 30, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen delivers an address during an opening ceremony for the Khmer New Year at Bayon temple at the Angkor complex in Siem Reap province on April 13, 2018.Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Cambodia, Malaysia, World

Human rights crackdown leaves Cambodia’s election a one-horse race

by Clare Algar July 27, 2018

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen delivering a speech during an event attended by garment workers in Kampong Chhnang province. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Cambodia, Thailand, World

Promises, promises: Can Hun Sen deliver on his vows?

by David Hutt July 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Kong Monika (C), leader of the Khmer Will Party, speaks to supporters in Phnom Penh during the first day of campaigning for the general election on July 7, 2018. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

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Cambodia’s small parties aim for an electoral surprise

by David Hutt July 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodians hold images of prominent Cambodian critic Kem Ley at his mother's home in Takeo province during the first anniversary of his murder. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Australia, Cambodia, Oceania, South Asia, World

Unresolved killing casts a shadow over Cambodia

by Andrew Nachemson and Yon Sineat July 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni greets people as he attends a royal plowing ceremony in Svay Rieng province, Cambodia, May 3, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

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Monarchy stuck in middle of Cambodia’s conflict

by Andrew Nachemson May 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives before a meeting with garment workers, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, November 8, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Samrang Pring

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Is Hun Sen secretly insecure?

by David Hutt November 27, 2017February 18, 2020

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Cambodia has failed to take advantage of its inherent potential

by Kongkea Chhoeun October 22, 2017October 23, 2017