Cambodia Dismayed Over US Sanctions For Corruption, Logging

The Cambodian government expressed “strong dismay” Tuesday over a U.S. Treasury decision to sanction two businessmen suspected of corruption and illegal logging.
                   
A Foreign Ministry statement said the sanctions were based on groundless accusations.
                   
“The Executive Order is an ambush against the ongoing efforts to restore trust and confidence between Cambodia and the United States,” the statement said.

In full: https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/cambodia-dismayed-over-us-sanctions-corruption-logging

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