Kem Sokha Pardon Sparks Debate: Genuine Democratic Opening or Calculated Political Maneuver?
A royal pardon for former opposition leader Kem Sokha has been issued in Cambodia, but with political rights remaining restricted. Analysts suggest this is not a genuine move towards democratization but a calculated strategy by the ruling party to secure diplomatic benefits and fragment the opposition, while consolidating power.
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