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Masked Troops Patrol Area Around Cambodia National Rescue Party Headquarters

The government appears to be ratcheting up the pressure on opponents as voter registration is set to open.

Trapped in Cambodia’s Prey Sar Prison, Meach Sovannara Keeps Up the Fight

The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party official looks to the U.S. as it seeks justice.

Interview: 'What The Current Government Is Doing Against The Opposition Party Is Savage.'

Opposition leader Sam Rainsy discusses the upcoming elections in Cambodia and his desire to return for them.

Wife of Slain Cambodian Government Critic Leaves Country

Kem Ley’s wife Bou Rachana and her children are now in an undisclosed location.

Cambodia's Opposition Lawmakers Call Foul on Court

Cambodia National Rescue Party lawmakers say the decision to try leader Kem Sokha is an attempt to use the judiciary as a 'political tool.'

Cambodian General Hun Manet Has a Date in U.S. Court

Jailed opposition party member Meach Sovannara's lawsuit against Prime Minister Hun Sen's son will have its first hearing in Los Angeles in September.

Hun Sen Wants Cambodian-American Punished for Paternity Allegations

It’s unclear what action the prime minister wants, or what action the U.S. could take over Facebook posts claiming Hun Manet is part Vietnamese.

Cambodia Convicts, Fines Two Land Rights Activists over Mannequin Protests

Supporters of Tep Vanny and Bov Sophea call the 6-day sentences unjust.

Brothers Who Fled Cambodia After Kem Ley’s Murder to Return Home

Chum Huor and Chum Huot will resume their work as environmental activists to help villagers affected by the construction of the Don Sahong Dam in neighboring Laos.

Kem Ley's Wife Seeks Legal Assistance in Murder Case that Roiled Cambodia

Bou Rachana asks the Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights for assistance with a lawsuit.

Cambodia Cranks Up Election Process Raising Fraud Concerns

Civil society officials and the ambassador from the U.N. wonder if a free and fair election is possible.

Cambodian Court Charges Boeung Kak Lake Activists With ‘Incitement’

Tep Vanny and Bov Sophea face prison terms and a Spanish national is deported for ‘Black Monday’ protests while Um Sam An sees bail appeal denied.

Cambodian Police Hold Land Rights Activists Over 'Black Monday' Protest

Tep Vanny and Bov Sophea are questioned about a demonstration that included headless dummies representing national leaders.

Cambodian Court Summons Another ADHOC Employee

Legal battle over Kem Sokha Five continues, as authorities arrest two 'Black Monday' demonstrators.

Cambodia National Rescue Party is Flagged for 'Black Monday' Endorsement

The warning against participating in the demonstrations comes as the government wraps up its case against Kem Sokha.

Mob Beats Cambodian Man to Death, Wife Hopes for Justice

Chan Sina wants more of those who killed Seng Roatthy arrested for the crime.

Cambodia’s War on Words Continues

Hun Sen’s government declares a Khmer-Australian lawmaker persona non grata for his criticisms as it also presses cases against domestic political speech.

Cambodian Officials and Australian Lawmaker Exchange Words

Hong Lim has little good to say about Hun Sen's regime, and he doesn't hold back when saying it.

Interview: 'What My Husband Did Was For The Sake of The Nation. I Always Supported Him.'

Cambodian Opposition Party Members Accused of Playing Politics with Kem Ley Killing

Accusations by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s attorney may presage an expansion of latest legal effort.

Cambodia Rejects NGO Call for Independent Investigation into Kem Ley Killing

Global Witness calls July 10 shooting of government critic a “damning indictment” of rule of law under Hun Sen.

Animosity Towards Vietnam Again Stirs the Political Pot in Cambodia

Hun Sen clashes with the opposition over ties to Hanoi in repeat of earlier showdowns.

Murder Accusations Cause Cambodia’s Hun Sen to Seek Redress in Court

Prime minister sues over opposition remarks that appear to tie him to Kem Ley killing.