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Hun Sen pardons detained Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha

Cambodia’s acting head of state, former prime minister Hun Sen, pardoned opposition leader Kem Sokha on Monday from a sentence of almost three decades for treason. Kem Sokha, who was convicted of trying to topple the former long-ruling leader’s government and sentenced to 27 years, “is pardoned”, H...

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South China Morning PostNews report · May 25, 3:05 PM

Hun Sen pardons detained Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha

Cambodia’s acting head of state, former prime minister Hun Sen, pardoned opposition leader Kem Sokha on Monday from a sentence of almost three decades for treason. Kem Sokha, who was convic...

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MediaiteNews report · May 25, 2:51 PM

Venezuela’s Exiled Opposition Leader Vows to Return Home and Run for President

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Machado became the most prominent challenger to Maduro in recent years but was barred by the government from running in the disputed 2024 presidential election. The post Venezuela’s Exiled...

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BBC WorldNews report · May 25, 1:01 PM

Cambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence

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Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.

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