Cambodia's democracy died slowly after Kem Ley's murder
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-13 06:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Asia, Human Rights, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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Prominent Cambodian political analyst Kem Ley smiles at an event in Phnom Penh in June 2016 to mark the 67th anniversary of the return of territory to Vietnam by the French government. He was assassinated just a few weeks later, sending shock waves through Southeast Asia. © AP
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