Opposition supporters, right groups and other civil society NGOs say they are battling increased efforts by the ruling party to silence government dissent, including most recently the expulsion of 29 opposition lawmakers from the CPP-led National Assembly. Expelled lawmaker Ou Chanrith said the ruling party continues “oppression and intimidation” against the opposition, rights organizations and other civil society groups. He called on a review of the penal code, which criminalizes defamation, as well as the press law and the law on demonstrations, which all lead to
Posted on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:36:05 +0000
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