New Senator Approved in Cambodia to Fill Vacancy
Cambodia's Senate on October 26 approved Uk Lay as a new senator representing the 5th constituency (Takeo, Kandal, and Kep provinces), filling the vacancy left by the late Khieu Mut. He is expected to be officially sworn in and appointed to committees, including human rights.
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