Cambodian Opposition Parties Demand Explanation for Denied Alliance Recognition
Cambodia's Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party are demanding a transparent explanation from the Ministry of Interior after it refused to recognize their alliance, "Alliance Towards the Future." While the ministry cited legal deficiencies, it has not specified corrective actions, fueling concerns about shrinking political space.
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