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US calls on Cambodia to 'undo' opposition party ban

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States on Thursday called on Cambodia to "undo its recent actions" against the country's main opposition after the Supreme Court dissolved the party and banned more than 100 of its politicians. "We call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to undo its recent actions against the CNRP (Cambodia National Rescue Party)," the White House said in a statement,Read more

Cambodian deputy opposition leader Sokha named as acting leader after Rainsy resigns

Phnom Penh - Arab Today

Kem Sokha, vice president of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was promoted to the acting president on Sunday after the self-exiled incumbent, Sam Rainsy resigned, a party's spokesman said. "The party's board of directors accepted Sam Rainsy's resignation from the position of the president and member of the CNRP and promoted party's vice president Kem Sokha to theRead more

Cambodia opposition leader resigns for ‘sake of party’

Phnom Penh - Arab Today

The self-exiled leader of Cambodia’s opposition party said Saturday he would resign his post, a shock blow to a movement struggling to unseat the country’s authoritarian premier. Sam Rainsy, who has led the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) since its creation in 2012 and has spent over a year in France to avoid several lawsuits, announced his resignation from theRead more

Cambodian PM initiates ban on convicts from leading political party

Phnom Penh - Arab Today

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Thursday that the ruling party would propose the parliament to amend the Law on Political Parties to ban convicts from serving as president of a party. "Prisoners will not be allowed to be the president of a political party," the prime minister said in a speech during a university graduation ceremonyRead more

Cambodian Opposition Party Ends Boycott of Parliament

Phnom Penh - Arab Today

Cambodia's main opposition party ended a months-long boycott of the country's National Assembly on Tuesday so it could attend a meeting about the 2017 national budget, local media reported. The Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) began its boycott in May over what it said was increased harassment from the government, which included the prosecution of leaders Sam Rainsy andRead more