Cambodian Opposition Parties Disappointed After Interior Ministry Rejects Alliance
Cambodia's opposition parties, the Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party, have expressed disappointment and concern after their newly formed "Alliance Towards the Future" was rejected by the Ministry of Interior due to alleged non-compliance with regulations.
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