opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party

Cambodian Opposition Make Gains In Local Elections

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Cambodia’s embattled opposition made significant gains in this weekend’s local elections, early results showed Monday, a vote closely watched for signs of vulnerability in one of the world’s longest serving leaders. More than seven million Cambodians voted in Sunday’s commune elections, the first time they have headed to the polls since 2013’s disputed election result. … Read more

Local Cambodia Polls Test Strongman’s Popularity

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Millions of Cambodians started voting in local polls on Sunday, testing the political temperature of a country rife with tension between its strongman premier and an embattled opposition determined to end his three-decade rule. Prime Minister Hun Sen has run Cambodia for 32-years, one of the world’s longest serving leaders. Supporters see the 64-year-old as … Read more