Cambodia’s Leader Pardons Top Opposition Politician Kem Sokha
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. Kem Sokha’s release from house arrest was first announced by Mr. Hun Sen and then by his son, Prime Minister Hun Manet, on Monday.
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- ▪ Hun Sen pardons detained Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha receives royal pardon for treason — ABC News — International
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 16:40:38 +0000 |
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTCambodia’s Leader Pardons Top Opposition PoliticianThe decision to release Kem Sokha is being seen as a likely attempt to recalibrate frayed ties with Western countries.Listen · 4:41 min Share full articleKem Sokha, the leading opposition leader in Cambodia, arriving for the verdict in his trial in Phnom Penh in 2023.Credit...Tang Chhin Sothy/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesBy Sun Narin and Sui-Lee WeeSun Narin reported from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Sui-Lee Wee reported from Bangkok.May 25, 2026 !function(){var e="gps_module_impressions",s="gps_suppress_module",t=new…
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