Some fear political deal will hurt long-term democracy

A deal between the ruling party and opposition in July may have ended a yearlong political deadlock, but some rights workers now worry the compromises will not be worth the long-term costs to Cambodian democracy. … But Ou Virak, chairman of the board at the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, told “Hello VOA” that the current agreement only fits the immediate needs of the situation at hand. “There is no definite guideline on how they will be implemented once the situation changes.” That’s a sign of an unhealthy democracy, he said. …

Men Kimseng
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