Cambodian opposition chooses new leader ahead of elections

By Prak Chan Thul | PHNOM PENH

Cambodia’s main opposition party chose acting leader Kem Sokha as its new president on Thursday after exiled leader Sam Rainsy resigned unexpectedly in the face of a possible ban ahead of elections.

Political tension has been increasing as opponents of Prime Minister Hun Sen, a former Khmer Rouge guerrilla, accuse him of unfair maneuvering to maintain his grip on power in local elections in June and a general election next year.

Speaking to hundreds of supporters after the party vote, Kem Sokha said the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) would

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