Cambodia deploys troops ahead of opposition leaders’ planned return

Cambodia has deployed troops along its borders and held live fire exercises ahead of the planned return of leaders of the banned main opposition party in a move Prime Minister Hun Sen has labeled as a coup attempt.

At least 48 opposition activists have been arrested this year and accused of plotting to overthrow the government before the planned return from self-exile of Sam Rainsy, founder of the dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), on Saturday.

Rainsy faces arrest if he returns to Cambodia.

In full: https://www.todayonline.com/world/cambodia-deploys-troops-ahead-opposition-leaders-planned-return

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