CAMBODIA
Cambodia Calls On US To Reconsider Visa Restrictions, Despite Ongoing Crackdown
RFA
Cambodia’s government on Thursday urged the U.S. to reconsider visa restrictions announced in response to an ongoing crackdown against the political opposition and freedom of expression, but maintained that the move would not influence the internal affairs of the nation. On Wednesday, Washington announced visa restrictions on “individuals responsible for undermining Cambodian democracy” in response to the September arrest of opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) President Kem Sokha on charges of “attempting to topple the government” and a decision by the Supreme Court last month to dissolve his party …read more
Source: Victims of Communism