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Prime Minister Hun Manet, his father and former PM Hun Sen, and CPP members at the 45th anniversary Victory Day in Phnom Penh, January 7, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues

8 Jan 2024 10:05 AM|
Khuon Narim|

Hun Sen, president of Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), said January 7 marks “Victory Day”, reminding citizens that liberal parties in Cambodia have constantly strengthened democracy, human rights and rule of law since the end of the genocide.

Prime Minister Hun Sen (left) is welcomed by Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing during a meeting in Myanmar on January 7, 2022. (CamboJA/ Supplied: National Television of Cambodia)

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Asean to Follow Five-Point Plan, “Review” Myanmar’s Representation at Meetings

11 Nov 2022 3:48 PM|

In contrast to the proposals of at least one Asean leader, Asean may continue to allow Myanmar’s military junta to be represented at some bloc meetings, and Asean will continue to follow the existing Five-Point Consensus plan, according to a Friday Asean leaders’ statement.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba exchanged signed documents with Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn during a ceremony for the Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia by Ukraine at the Asean summit in Phnom Penh on November 10, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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World Leaders Convene in Phnom Penh for Asean Summit

10 Nov 2022 7:49 PM|

Cambodia launched the start of the 40th Asean summit and related regional meetings on Wednesday as world leaders from 29 countries converged in Phnom Penh to join four days of discussions on topics ranging from how to deal with Myanmar’s junta, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and contested claims to the South China Sea.

Flags of Cambodia, Asean and other countries are seen near Independence Monument in central Phnom Penh on November 4, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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At Asean Summit, Myanmar Conflict to Top Talks After Failing Consensus

7 Nov 2022 6:32 PM|

Ahead of the Asean summit in Phnom Penh this week, observers say leaders of the bloc’s member states will mostly debate regional security issues, especially the conflict in Myanmar. The country’s military leader was not invited.

Members of Candlelight Party gather during a meeting in Kandal province on October 30, 2022. (Candlelight Party Facebook page)

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Pressured Candlelight Party Commune Councilors Sign Rainsy Condemnation

31 Oct 2022 9:17 PM|

Approximately 200 of Candlelight Party’s 2,000 commune councilors signed a petition condemning opposition leader Sam Rainsy, but only under coercion from local authorities, said Candlelight vice president Thach Setha.

Candlelight Party members celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Paris Peace Agreements on October 23, 2022 in Kampong Thom province’s Stung Sen city, in a photo posted to the party’s Facebook page.

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Local Officials Press Candlelight Councilors to Censure Rainsy

27 Oct 2022 7:46 PM|

The opposition Candlelight Party said authorities have coerced the party’s commune councilors to censure opposition figure Sam Rainsy, after Prime Minister Hun Sen told Candlelight members to condemn Rainsy or face possible dissolution.

Candlelight Party members gather during a party congress in Phnom Penh on May 15, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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Hun Sen Warns Candlelight to Cut Ties With Rainsy or Be Dissolved

26 Oct 2022 9:09 PM|

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday warned the opposition Candlelight Party that it would face dissolution over ties to former CNRP president Sam Rainsy, who founded the party that was later renamed Candlelight.

A satellite image of Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville, from October 15, 2022.

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China-Funded Ream Base Construction Includes New Pier, US Think Tank Says

19 Oct 2022 6:30 PM|

Chinese-funded construction, including land clearing, several new structures and a new pier, “continues to transform” Sihanoukville’s Ream Naval Base “at a rapid pace,” a U.S. think tank said Tuesday.

Kem Sokha waves from his vehicle as he leaves the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on October 12, 2022. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Court Schedules Closing Remarks for Kem Sokha Trial in Two Months

19 Oct 2022 5:22 PM|

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday said no more witness testimony would be heard in former opposition leader Kem Sokha’s treason trial, and scheduled closing remarks for December 21.

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Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues

Asean to Follow Five-Point Plan, “Review” Myanmar’s Representation at Meetings

World Leaders Convene in Phnom Penh for Asean Summit

At Asean Summit, Myanmar Conflict to Top Talks After Failing Consensus

Pressured Candlelight Party Commune Councilors Sign Rainsy Condemnation

Local Officials Press Candlelight Councilors to Censure Rainsy

Hun Sen Warns Candlelight to Cut Ties With Rainsy or Be Dissolved

China-Funded Ream Base Construction Includes New Pier, US Think Tank Says

Court Schedules Closing Remarks for Kem Sokha Trial in Two Months

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Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues

Asean to Follow Five-Point Plan, “Review” Myanmar’s Representation at Meetings

World Leaders Convene in Phnom Penh for Asean Summit

At Asean Summit, Myanmar Conflict to Top Talks After Failing Consensus

Pressured Candlelight Party Commune Councilors Sign Rainsy Condemnation

Local Officials Press Candlelight Councilors to Censure Rainsy

Hun Sen Warns Candlelight to Cut Ties With Rainsy or Be Dissolved

China-Funded Ream Base Construction Includes New Pier, US Think Tank Says

Court Schedules Closing Remarks for Kem Sokha Trial in Two Months

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