Cambodian opposition ends yearlong political boycott

Fifty-five opposition politicians were sworn in to the Cambodian parliament Tuesday, ending a yearlong boycott in protest of what they called massive vote rigging by the party of longtime ruler Hun Sen. The swearing-in of Cambodia National Rescue Party leader Sam Rainsy and his colleagues took place at the Royal Palace in front of King Norodom Sihamoni, with the lawmakers decked out in traditional purple and white silk. …

Carol J. Williams
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