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Kem Sokha poses for selfies with supporters of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party in this undated photo from his Facebook page.

Five Years From ‘Death of Democracy,’ Little Expected From Political Ban Lifting

Though a five-year political ban is set to end on Wednesday, former opposition officials will likely have little opportunity to make a difference in the upcoming election, the politicians as well as analysts say.

Ouch Sony Nov 15, 5:46 pm

Prime Minister Hun Sen at a graduation ceremony for the Royal University of Law and Economics in Phnom Penh on November 1, 2022. (Hun Sen's Facebook page)

Hun Sen, Critics Debate New PM Appointment Process

Prime Minister Hun Sen defended recent changes to the Constitutional process of choosing new prime ministers, pointing to the U.K.’s revolving-door leadership as an example of a system with less parliamentary oversight than Cambodia.

Ouch Sony Nov 1, 7:24 pm

Bou Lam, a CPP lawmaker for Ratanakiri province, died on September 12, 2022, in a photo from Mondulkiri governor Thong Savun's Facebook page.

Bou Thang’s Brother and CPP Lawmaker Bou Lam Dies at Age 67

CPP Ratanakiri lawmaker Bou Lam died on Monday of chronic illness, said a National Assembly spokesperson.

Ouch Sony Sep 12, 6:22 pm

National Assembly president Heng Samrin at the vote for constitutional amendments on July 28, 2022. (Hun Sen’s Facebook page)

Constitutional Amendments Pass Lower House

The National Assembly passed eight amendments to the Cambodian Constitution, with ruling-party lawmakers criticizing opposition to the proposed changes from small political parties.

Ouch Sony Jul 28, 4:57 pm

Sles Punyamin greets the National Assembly on Wednesday, where he was confirmed as the new Kampong Cham lawmaker, replacing Hun Sen's late brother Hun Neng.

Briefs: Muslim Leader Replaces Hun Neng, Kem Sokha Trial

A Muslim youth leader was confirmed as the next CPP Kampong Cham lawmaker, replacing the late Hun Neng. Kem Sokha’s prolonged trial completed its 39th hearing on Wednesday.

VOD Staff May 11, 7:12 pm

Long-time CPP Leader Nguon Nhel Dies, Age 79

Nguon Nhel, the first vice president of the Cambodian National Assembly, died Friday morning at Khmer-Soviet Hospital in Phnom Penh.

Mech Dara Nov 5, 6:37 pm

National Assembly members cast their vote at a session held on October 25, 2011, in a photo posted to the assembly's Facebook page.

Draft Law Passed to Sunset the Khmer Rouge Tribunal

The draft legislation would scale down operations of the hybrid court, which officially commenced in 2007, with a transition period of two to three years.

Mech Dara Oct 27, 6:12 pm

The Constitutional Council met on Monday to review amendments that would prohibit Cambodians with dual citizenship from holding high office, in a photo posted to the council's Facebook page.

Newspaper’s Error Snowballs Into Constitutional Amendment on Dual-Citizen Leaders

Cambodia’s one-party government is pushing ahead with a Constitutional amendment to ban individuals with dual citizenship from holding top positions in government, purportedly to avoid foreign interference and as a sign of devotion to the nation.

Ouch Sony Oct 11, 5:02 pm

Former Sar Kheng Aide Set to Head National Election Committee

Prach Chan, a ruling party lawmaker, former governor of Battambang and Tbong Khmum, and an ex-Interior Ministry official noted as a close aide to Interior Minister Sar Kheng, is set to become head of the National Election Committee.

Seng Thai Jun 17, 5:58 pm

National Assembly President Heng Samrin, center, raises his hand at the National Assembly on March 5, 2021, in this photograph posted to his Facebook page.

Hotel Guards Out of Quarantine as ‘Draconian’ Covid-19 Law Advances

A Covid-19 law with penalties up to 20 years in jail for intentionally spreading the disease was passed by the National Assembly on Friday and heads to the Senate, as two hotel security guards accused of allowing people to leave quarantine finished their own two-week isolation and were detained by National Police.

Seng Thai Mar 5, 6:54 pm