The United Nations’ expert on human rights in Cambodia urged the country’s government to protect civil liberties and ensure the right to a fair trial on the eve of a mass court appearance for more than 100 members of the banned opposition party. The Permanent Mission of the Cambodian Government to the United Nations Office and other International Organisations at Geneva insisted that the Special Rapporteur respect the work and independence of national judicial system.
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The Swedish government announced the closure of its embassy in Phnom Penh, a move some observers said was linked to the Scandinavian country’s decision in June to cease bilateral aid on account of Cambodia’s democratic backslide. Ruling party and civil society leaders expressed regret over the announced closure of the Swedish Embassy next year, with concerns raised over diplomatic relations and funding for human rights work.
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The Vietnamese military has removed some structures built in a disputed area along the border with Cambodia in Kandal Province, Provincial Governor Kong Sophorn said on Nov. 25.
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