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Cruise passengers land after 2 weeks at sea over virus fears
'Cambodia does this because Cambodia pays more attention to human rights,' says Cambodia's strongman premier Hun Sen
China declines Cambodia PM's request to visit virus epicenter
While many countries have sent aircraft to evacuate their citizens, veteran strongman and staunch Beijing ally Hun Sen has been criticized for insisting Cambodians should stay put in Wuhan
Cambodian opposition leader still to face treason trial – PM
Hun Sen, who has ruled Cambodia since 1985, clarifies on Monday that Cambodian opposition figure Kem Sokha would still face trial
Cambodia opposition figure says pressure growing on Hun Sen
'There is a combination of internal pressure and external pressure – the two combined will have a decisive influence,' says Cambodia's self-exiled opposition figurehead Sam Rainsy
Cambodia holds its breath as opposition chief vows return on independence day
'This may be the first time and the last time that you see me alive as a free man,' Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy says in a video before a risky attempt to return home
Cambodia opposition figure not giving up on bid to get home
Following her release, 65-year-old Mu Sochua says she will still seek to return to Cambodia by traveling overland through Thailand
Cambodia premier condemns use of rights as 'political tool'
In a speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Cambodia's premier Hun Sen says rights issues are being used as a 'hostage' in talks on economic ties
Hun Sen denies Cambodia is Chinese 'colony' as work on $2 billion road begins
Beijing's communist rulers lavishes the poor but strategically useful kingdom of Cambodia with aid and loans
Hun Sen calls on military to 'destroy' opponents
Hun Sen urges the army to 'destroy... revolutions that attempt to topple the legitimate government,' adding he is 'not afraid to issue an order' if faced with threats
Cambodia PM says EU holding country 'hostage' with tariff threats
In October, the European Union threatened to withdraw the duty-free Everything But Arms scheme (EBA), which benefits exports from Cambodia's garment and footwear sector
Cambodia celebrates 40th anniversary of Khmer Rouge ouster
It was on January 7, 1979 when the country ended the reign of terror of the ultra-Maoist Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, that left two million Cambodians dead from starvation, hard labor, torture and mass executions
Cambodia strongman Hun Sen derides 'democracy' in fiery speech
'Don't make war by using what is called democracy and human rights, in which democratic countries used to make the mistake of supporting Lon Nol's coup,' says the country's strongman leader Hun Sen
Cambodia offers to resume search for U.S. Vietnam War missing
Cambodian strongman Hun Sen says his intention is to restart the 'important' mission of retrieving the remains of American soldiers killed during the Vietnam War
[ANALYSIS] Sieg Heil deja vu? Understanding the extreme right's global rise
The extremist movements in Asia, while benefiting the elites, enjoy the support of the middle classes
Cambodian parliament launches era of one-party rule
Parliament will reconvene on Thursday for the formality of voting Hun Sen back in as prime minister, extending his 33-year rule over the country by another 5 years.
Cambodia king pardons jailed opposition lawmaker
In an interview with government-aligned media, Um Sam An says his newfound freedom was a chance to 'reconcile the nation'
Cambodia opposition leader denied bail again
Kem Sokha's supporters earlier hoped he would be freed once the election result is beyond dispute
[OPINION] Finding a way forward for Cambodia after sham elections
The Prime Minister is treating Cambodia as a personal fiefdom that can one day be handed over to one of his sons
Cambodia ruling party sweeps parliament after vote with no opposition
The dissolved opposition is planning on ramping up efforts with governments abroad to put more pressure on Cambodian leader Hun Sen
Cambodia PM Facebook hacked to 'give away parliament seats'
Hackers break into Hun Sen's official Facebook page and say the Cambodian People's Party would give away 4 seats to other parties
Cambodia strongman Hun Sen swears to die if vote numbers inflated
Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party claims it won all 125 parliamentary seats in the deeply flawed July 29 poll, cementing the country as a one-party state and extending his 33-year grip on power
PH hails globally condemned Cambodia elections
The Philippines says the Cambodian elections were 'successful' – a far cry from the chorus of condemnation from the United States, Australia, and the European Union
Cambodia ruling party claims 'huge victory' in vote decried as 'sham'
(UPDATED) Unopposed strongman Hun Sen is set to extend his term once more as Cambodia's longest-serving head of government
Without an opposition, Hun Sen vows runaway win in Cambodia polls
The only serious challenger to the ruling Cambodian People's Party was dissolved by the Supreme Court in November
Cambodian journalists charged with espionage for filing news to U.S.
The journalists — Oun Chhin and Yeang Sothearin — now face up to 15 years in jail for allegedly running an illegal media studio from a guesthouse in Phnom Penh
U.S. calls on Cambodia to 'undo' opposition party ban
Washington hits out after Cambodia's Supreme Court outlaws the Cambodia National Rescue Party and banned more than 100 of its politicians in a ruling blasted by a rights groups as the 'death' of the nation's democracy
Cambodian opposition party dissolved by Supreme Court
The verdict was widely expected from a justice system heavily warped by the influence of long-standing premier Hun Sen, who is accused of ruthlessly targeting rivals in the run-up to 2018 polls
What were the other ASEAN countries up to in Manila?
A rundown of the main concerns and activities of the ASEAN member-states at the 31st Summit in Manila
What DongYan fans should know about Cambodia PM Hun Sen
Hun Sen's 32-year rule is seen as essentially authoritarian in a government accused of fraud, corruption and human rights violations
LOOK: Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes meet Cambodian PM
(UPDATED) The Kapuso actress meets Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is in the Philippines for the ASEAN Summit. The leader had asked to see the actress, who has a large fan base in Cambodia.
LOOK: 10 years after chairing ASEAN, Arroyo keeps it presidential
With President Duterte still in Vietnam, his predecessor Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hosts the welcome dinner for Cambodia's Hun Sen and Myanmar's Suu Kyi
World leaders start arriving for ASEAN Summit
(UPDATED) Cambodia's Hun Sen and Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi are the first two leaders to land in the Philippines for the biggest ASEAN event this year
Cambodian PM invites Marian Rivera to ASEAN Summit 2017
The 'Super Ma'am' actress is attending an event on Saturday, November 11, with husband Dingdong Dantes to meet Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen
IN PHOTOS: Duterte in Brunei to celebrate Sultan's golden jubilee
President Rodrigo Duterte 'reaffirms the long and enduring ties' and 'renews the special friendship' between the Philippines and Brunei
Half of Cambodia's opposition have fled crackdown, MP says
Many leave for the US or European countries where they have family or dual citizenship
Cambodia opposition leader charged with treason, espionage – court
The case comes as opponents of Cambodia s strongman premier as well as NGOs and the critical press have increasingly been smothered by court cases and threats ahead of a crunch general election next year
Cambodian political commentator jailed for 18 months
Political analyst Kim Sok is charged with defamation and inciting unrest for comments in a radio interview suggesting links between the ruling Cambodia People s Party and the shooting of government critic Kem Ley
Local Cambodia polls test strongman's popularity
Sunday s vote in more than 1 600 communes – village clusters – is seen as a warm up to next year s crunch national elections
A race to kill democracy
Leaders in two Southeast Asian countries the Philippines and Cambodia have used a startlingly similar playbook to undermine the opposition and subvert democracy
IN PHOTOS: How Duterte bonded with ASEAN leaders
From eating durian with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to singing with Malaysia s Najib Razak President Duterte has fond memories to share with the leaders he is welcoming to Manila for the 30th ASEAN Summit
8 country leaders, Suu Kyi to attend ASEAN Summit
UPDATED The heads of government will start arriving in Manila on Friday April 28
Man jailed for Facebook threat to Cambodian PM Hun Sen
Ven Sopheap a resident of eastern Prey Veng province is given a two year prison sentence for issuing a death threat and inciting discrimination
Brash Cambodian PM backs Trump presidency
Frankly speaking I really want Trump to win Hun Sen says in a speech to hundreds of police cadets in the capital Phnom Penh
Thousands in funeral march for slain Cambodia activist
The procession for Kem Ley is one of the largest public gatherings in Cambodia in recent years
Prominent Cambodian critic shot dead – police
UPDATED The death of Kem Ley comes at a time of heightened political tensions between premier Hun Sen and Cambodia s political opposition
Cambodian PM heads huge business empire – watchdog
Hun Sen and his relatives have amassed more than 200 million through their interests in 114 private companies according to a report from UK based watchdog Global Witness
Cambodian PM denies role in ASEAN U-turn on South China Sea
In an angry speech Hun Sen also accuses the Hague based Permanent Court of Arbitration of political bias as it prepares to rule on a sea dispute between the Philippines and China
Cambodian opposition MP faces jail term for 'inciting revolt'
Um Sam An a dual Cambodian US national is arrested in Siem Reap province after returning from overseas
Cambodia's Hun Sen denies buying up Facebook 'likes'
Hun Sen s rival Sam Rainsy is accusing him of hiring foreigners to create fake Facebook accounts
Man arrested over Facebook threat to Cambodian PM
A 25 year old man who faces up to two years in jail if found guilty is accused of being behind an FB post predicting the death of Hun Sen on January 7
