Cambodia's strongman leader Hun Sen lashed out at Western governments for pushing "democracy and human rights" on his country, capping off a tumultuous political year with a fiery speech on Saturday.

Cambodia strongman Hun Sen derides 'democracy' in fiery speech

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Monday there would never be a foreign military base in his country, following a news report that China was lobbying for a naval base in southwest Koh Kong province.

Cambodian PM says won't allow any foreign military base in his country

The customary cordiality of Southeast Asian summits may be missing when the region's leaders meet next week due to sharp differences over Myanmar, whose military has been accused of genocide against the country's Rohingya Muslim minority.

Rohingya crisis, Suu Kyi under the microscope at Southeast Asia summit

The government has used a mix of court cases, legal manoeuvres, and threats to sideline the opposition's leadership and drive more than half of its MPs out of the country in fear

Cambodia government asks top court to dissolve main Opposition party

According to Hun Sen, the Laos soldiers crossed into Cambodia to halt the construction of a road

Cambodia PM gives ultimatum to Laos over 'border invasion'

'Outpouring of grief reflected people's growing disillusionment with a government accused of rampant corruption, rights abuses'

Thousands pour onto streets to bid adieu to slain Cambodian activist

Kem Ley was known for his trenchant criticism of the government

Prominent Cambodian political analyst shot dead

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