Cambodian Lawmakers Approve Controversial Bill to Strip Citizenship from "Foreign Colluders" Amid Ongoing Political Crackdown
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — In a significant move that has raised concerns among human rights advocates, Cambodian lawmakers have enacted legislation that grants the government the authority to revoke citizenship from individuals found guilty of collaborating with foreign entities. The recently passed law empowers the government to strip citizenship from anyone convicted of conspiratorial actions against national interests or of jeopardizing the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security. This legislative decision was overwhelmingly approved by 120 members of the 125-seat National Assembly, which is largely controlled by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party. The law … Read more