Cambodia Passes Controversial NGO Law

Despite days of protests and mounting objections from the international community, Cambodia's parliament has approved a draft law that will regulate thousands of non-governmental organizations that operate in the country. The ruling Cambodian People's Party, or CPP, passed the measure Monday after the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party, or CNRP, boycotted the vote. Critics, such as protester Kim Song, say they fear the law will be used to shut down or curtail the...

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