The point should be made that this is not an isolated case but part of a much bigger scene in Cambodia. Basically the rights of all Civil Society Organisations are being constrained, either to put them out of business or for only those organisations with true allegiance to the ruling Cambodia People’s Party to be allowed to organise and operate.
This particular case is regarded as a leading precedent to uphold and enforce this policy. Chhim Sithar has demonstrated considerable charisma as well as leadership skills, hence both authorities and vested powerful interests want the threat she poses to be eliminated.
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