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Son Chhay, vice president of the Candlelight Party waves to the media and his supporters as he arrives at Phnom Penh Municipal Court for questioning, July 12, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Son Chhay Charged with defamation over commune election comments

12 Aug 2022 8:55 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court this week charged Candlelight Party Vice President Son Chhay with defamation after he criticized June’s commune elections and the National Election Committee (NEC) and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) responded by both filing lawsuits against him.

A man drives past the National Assembly on July 21, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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Opposition Outrage as CPP’s Constitution Changes Move Ahead

25 Jul 2022 10:15 PM|

The National Assembly is expected to this week adopt draft amendments to the Constitution that relate to the transition of national leadership – a move strongly opposed by the opposition as an overt power grab by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.

Yeng Virak, center, president of the Grassroots Democratic Party, speaks to the media after submitting a petition to the National Assembly, July 21, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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Opposition parties want CPP-backed constitutional amendments scrapped

22 Jul 2022 3:15 PM|

An alliance of opposition groups led by the Candlelight Party asked the National Assembly to reject CPP-proposed changes to the constitution, saying the amendments weakened parliament and violated the principles of multiparty democracy.

CPP members attend a party congress at the CPP headquarter in central Phnom Penh on Sunday, Picture from the Prime Minister's Facebook page.

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Ahead of 2023 national election, CPP says it wishes to ‘strive to serve’

19 Jul 2022 11:49 AM|

At a Central Committee Congress held over the weekend, leaders of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) urged the party to strengthen any shortcomings and gain public confidence in preparation for next year's national election.

Son Chhay, vice president of the Candlelight Party (center), Yeng Virak, president of the Grassroots Democratic Party (left), and Yang Saing Koma, chairman of the GDP (right), meet with members in Kampong Thom province. Picture from GDP Facebook page.

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Opposition Unites in Rural Commune to Thwart CPP Powerhold

19 Jul 2022 9:42 AM|

An experiment in Cambodian democracy is taking shape in a rural commune in Kampong Thom province, where opposition parties have agreed to combine their votes to counter the influence of the local Cambodian People’s Party chief and his allies.

Justice Minister Koeut Rith defends changes to the constitution during a press conference July 14, 2022. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Ministry of Justice downplays proposed constitutional revisions

16 Jul 2022 4:44 PM|

The government denied planned constitutional changes were intended to cement a permanent grip on power, saying the amendments merely filled gaps in the laws governing transitions of power.

Yeng Virak, president of the Grassroots Democratic Party, appeared at the Phnom Penh courthouse July 15, 2022, in support of Son Chhay, who is fighting defamation lawsuit. CamboJA/ Sorn Sarath

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Opposition parties pin 2023 hopes on election reform

16 Jul 2022 10:28 AM|

A coalition of seven opposition parties urged the government on Friday to move forward with wide-ranging election reforms or risk the credibility of next year’s…

Former CNRP president Kem Sokha waves to supporters in front of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court after judges decided not to re-arrest him on June 29, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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‘Superpower’ conspirators go unnamed in Kem Sokha treason trial

14 Jul 2022 2:34 PM|

Government prosecutors on Wednesday attempted to paint Kem Sokha’s work with foreign diplomats and journalists as evidence of an attempt to overturn the 2013 election.

Daniel J. Kritenbrink, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, speaks during a press conference in Phnom Penh, July 13, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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US Assistant Secretary of State urges more political freedoms ahead of next year national election

13 Jul 2022 7:45 PM|

In meetings with senior officials this week, Daniel J. Kritenbrink, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, said he urged the Cambodian government to reopen civic and political space ahead of next year's national elections.

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Son Chhay Charged with defamation over commune election comments

Opposition Outrage as CPP’s Constitution Changes Move Ahead

Opposition parties want CPP-backed constitutional amendments scrapped

Ahead of 2023 national election, CPP says it wishes to ‘strive to serve’

Opposition Unites in Rural Commune to Thwart CPP Powerhold

Ministry of Justice downplays proposed constitutional revisions

Opposition parties pin 2023 hopes on election reform

‘Superpower’ conspirators go unnamed in Kem Sokha treason trial

US Assistant Secretary of State urges more political freedoms ahead of next year national election

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Son Chhay Charged with defamation over commune election comments

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Ministry of Justice downplays proposed constitutional revisions

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