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Cambodia's Citizenship Bill Sparks Outcry Over Civil Liberties

8/26/2025

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On August 25, 2025, Cambodia's National Assembly passed a bill enabling citizenship revocation for alleged foreign collusion.
Rights groups express concerns over potential civil liberties violations and abuse against ethnic groups and dissenters.
The bill is expected to receive formal approval from the upper house.
Critics, including Amnesty International, argue the legislation breaches international law.

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Story summary

On August 25, 2025, Cambodia's National Assembly passed a bill enabling citizenship revocation for alleged foreign collusion.
Rights groups express concerns over potential civil liberties violations and abuse against ethnic groups and dissenters.
The bill is expected to receive formal approval from the upper house.
Critics, including Amnesty International, argue the legislation breaches international law.