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Haunted by History: Cambodia's Struggle Against Political Oppression

4/18/2025

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Fifty years on from the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime, Cambodia's political scene is still haunted by its past. The Cambodian People's Party, under Hun Sen and his son, clings to power as memories of atrocities fade. While the country enjoys a semblance of stability, deep-rooted inequality and restricted freedoms fuel a growing wave of dissent.

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Fifty years on from the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime, Cambodia's political scene is still haunted by its past. The Cambodian People's Party, under Hun Sen and his son, clings to power as memories of atrocities fade. While the country enjoys a semblance of stability, deep-rooted inequality and restricted freedoms fuel a growing wave of dissent.