Cambodian Opposition Party Battles Repression in One-Sided Election

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to win the upcoming national election as he has effectively eliminated any credible opposition. The last remaining opposition party was disqualified, leaving the election as a one-horse race. Voters now associate the election process with fear rather than hope, as they fear the potential consequences of not voting for Hun Sen. Hun Sen has maintained power for 38 years through loyalty from the armed forces, silencing critics, and cultivating fear among the population. Despite his power and intimidation tactics, the disqualified opposition party still won over 20% of the popular vote in last year's local elections.