Restrictions on political freedoms in Cambodia have intensified under Prime Minister Hun Sen's regime. Even the main opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was dissolved. What is the space for civil society in the midst of growing authoritarianism in Cambodia?...Continue reading Civil Society and Media Under Hun Sen's Regime Civil Society and Media under Hun Sen's Regime
Democracy in Cambodia at Risk, What's ASEAN's Response?
In July 2018, Cambodia will hold general elections. Unfortunately, restrictions on political freedoms have strengthened ahead of the country's democratic party. In fact, in November 2017, the main opposition party in Cambodia, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was dissolved by the Cambodian Supreme Court. Many assume that the dissolution of the CNRP was done to pave the way for Prime Minister Hun...Continue reading Democracy in Cambodia at Risk, What's ASEAN's Response?