Cambodian Opposition Parties Forge New Alliance Amidst Ministry Rejection
Cambodia's opposition Candlelight Party and Grassroots Democratic Party have signed a new alliance agreement, re-establishing their coalition after their previous one was rejected by the Ministry of Interior. This move signals a restructuring of opposition forces ahead of the upcoming commune council elections.
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