Convictions of Cambodian opposition leaders draws criticism from rights groups
NPR Online NewsJUL 2022
Hun Sen and the CPP's attacks on the opposition are just another example of their authoritarian inclinations. Cambodia is now essentially a one-party state, as the CCP has full control of the government, and Hun Sen has turned himself into an autocrat after more than 30 years of ruling the country.
Though these moves against the opposition may seem extreme, they're necessary to keep Cambodia stable. CNRP leaders have attempted to return to the country to destabilize Cambodian politics and overthrow the government, inciting military and social unrest and planning illegal activities.