Cambodia Appoints Daughter of Former Opposition Leader as PM's Special Envoy
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Cambodia Appoints Daughter of Former Opposition Leader as PM's Special Envoy

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has appointed Kem Monovithya, daughter of former opposition leader Kem Sokha, as his special envoy. The appointment comes months after Sokha received a royal pardon following a treason conviction. Experts suggest the move does not signal a genuine political opening domestically.

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