Politics

Former Cambodian Opposition Leader to Remain Behind Bars

Many of those jailed in the lead up to Cambodia’s July 29 general election have now been released after the ruling party completely dominated the ballot. But the leader of the country’s banned opposition looks set to remain behind bars for some time yet. David Boyle reports from Phnom Penh

Australian Filmmaker Sentenced to 6 Years in Cambodia Prison

Controversial verdict for James Ricketson follows a trial in which prosecutors failed to even identify the country he was allegedly spying for.

Australian Sentenced to 6 Years for Spying in Cambodia

James Ricketson has been held since June last year when he was detained after flying a drone to photograph an opposition party political rally.

Released Former Opposition Official ‘Will Return to Politics’

Meach Sovannara, the former public affairs chief of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, was released from prison along with 13 fellow party activists on Tuesday.

Trump Bickers with Wealthy Political Donors as Some Worry About Rising Tide of Money in Politics

The recent Twitter attacks by President Trump on billionaire and Republican donor Charles Koch have highlighted what critics say is the outsize influence of wealthy donors in American politics. VOA Khmer's Phy Sopheada narrates.

Fourteen Jailed Cambodian Opposition Activists Freed

Royal pardons granted in aftermath of controversial re-election of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party.

In Photos: 14 Cambodia Political Prisoners and Activists Released

Just one month after Cambodia general election in 2018, Meach Sovanarra, former opposition figure and other 13 members of opposition party and activists were released from Prey Sar Prison after being pardoned by the King as requested by Prime Minister Hun Sen during early Tuesday morning on 28th August, 2018. They had been charged with leading riots near Freedom Park at Wat Phnom since July, 2014. To cheer on their freedom, they came to receive blessing from monks at Wat Chas in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

McCain Honored in US, Vietnam

Hun Sen Establishes Forum for Opposition Policy Input

The Supreme Council of Consultations (SCC), as the forum will be known, will provide a check on the power of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, according to Hun Sen.

Australian Filmmaker Still in Cambodian Prison on Espionage Charges

A verdict in James Ricketson's trial has been delayed, but two journalists accused of espionage were released on bail, and four jailed land rights activists were pardoned.

Former Opposition Leader Summoned for Insulting King

Sam Rainsy was charged in June with lèse-majesté after he suggested that a letter from King Norodom Sihamoni calling on Cambodians to vote was actually “fake.”