Law enacted in Cambodia strips citizenship for perceived foreign influence

Cambodia's New Law Sparks Widespread Criticism from Rights Groups

A controversial new law, approved unanimously by the National Assembly of Cambodia during a session attended by all 120 lawmakers, including Prime Minister Hun Manet, has sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups and monitors.

The coalition of 50 rights groups issued a warning about the potential impact of the new law on human rights, stating that it has the potential to have a chilling effect on the freedom of speech of all Cambodian citizens. They argue that the bill, with its vague wording, could lead to arbitrary decisions and potential abuse.

The critics accuse the Cambodian government of using draconian laws to suppress opposition and legitimate political debate. They claim that the new law is being used as a threat to the freedom of speech and political opposition in Cambodia.

The statement from rights groups warns of potential abuse in the implementation of the new law, which could target people based on their ethnicity, political opinions, speech, and activism. The coalition itself called upon the individual members of the coalition to analyze the impact of the vaguely formulated legislation on the freedom of expression of all Cambodians.

The bill has been a subject of criticism by human rights monitors, who share the concerns of the rights groups about the potential suppression of opposition and legitimate political debate. The statement expresses particular concern over the government's power to arbitrarily decide who is and is not a Cambodian.

The new law has been met with widespread criticism from rights groups and human rights monitors, who issue a warning about its potential impact on human rights in Cambodia. The coalition of 50 rights groups issued a statement warning that the approved law will have a chilling effect on the freedom of speech of all Cambodian citizens.