Hun Sen ruled as prime minister for nearly four decades, tightening his iron grip over the country and systematically silencing the opposition, activists and independent media.
The space for expression has been at a low base, probably since 2014, and is shrinking further, said Marc Thayre, the British deputy ambassador to Cambodia.
We were hoping this next generation of government would be more liberal. Now it looks as though there is no sign of liberalization at all, said Vitit Muntarbhorn, the U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia.
Since taking power in August 2023, Hun Manet has dashed hopes for improving civil liberties, evidenced by the crackdown on activists and journalists.
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