Government looks to make controversial amendments to Constitution

The Constitutional Council is planning to meet later this week to discuss amendments to the Constitution, including changes to an article guaranteeing the right for citizens to form organisations and political parties. The document, a letter of invitation to local media, outlines an agenda for the meeting, to be held under the supervision of Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday. It also lists the items up for amendment, which include articles 34, 42, 49, 53 and 118, but does not give information as to what changes would be proposed. …

Andrew Nachemson and Mech Dara
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