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Cambodia's strongman PM digs in with arrest of opposition leader
The Cambodian opposition leader, Kem Sokha, has been arrested accused of treason, according to the government, in the latest of a flurry of legal cases lodged against critics and rivals of the strongman prime minister, Hun Sen.
The surprise arrest raises the stakes as Hun Sen’s political opponents, NGOs and the critical press are smothered by court cases and threats ahead of a crunch general election in 2018.
Hun Sen is determined to extend his three-decade rule and withstand the burgeoning popularity of the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue party (CNRP).
The government statement alleged “a secret plan of conspiracy between Kem Sokha, his group, and foreigners that harms Cambodia”, adding he was arrested early on Sunday.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/03/cambodias-strongman-pm-digs-in-with-arrest-of-opposition-leader
The surprise arrest raises the stakes as Hun Sen’s political opponents, NGOs and the critical press are smothered by court cases and threats ahead of a crunch general election in 2018.
Hun Sen is determined to extend his three-decade rule and withstand the burgeoning popularity of the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue party (CNRP).
The government statement alleged “a secret plan of conspiracy between Kem Sokha, his group, and foreigners that harms Cambodia”, adding he was arrested early on Sunday.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/03/cambodias-strongman-pm-digs-in-with-arrest-of-opposition-leader
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