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Congressional Hearing on Democracy and Human Rights in Cambodia

Original title: CAMBODIA'S DESCENT: POLICIES TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy toward Cambodia, which impacts diplomatic relations and potential legislative actions concerning human rights and election integrity in the region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cambodian citizens

The political and human rights conditions discussed in the hearing directly impact the governance and civil liberties of over 6 million citizens.

Cambodia National Rescue Party

The party's political standing and the status of its leadership are central subjects of the Congressional inquiry.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House on Asia and the Pacific held a hearing on December 12, 2017, to examine the state of democracy and human rights in Cambodia ahead of the 2018 general elections. The session featured testimony from policy experts and representatives regarding political developments and the status of the opposition in the country.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on December 12, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing focused on the political climate in Cambodia leading up to the July 2018 general elections.
The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) was identified as a consolidated opposition movement that saw gains in 2013 and recent local elections.
The hearing record was kept open for 5 calendar days for additional statements and questions.
Witnesses included representatives from The Heritage Foundation, the Cambodia National Rescue Party, and the National Democratic Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the current state of democracy and human rights in Cambodia, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2018 general elections.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were Olivia Enos from The Heritage Foundation, Monovithya Kem from the Cambodia National Rescue Party, and Kenneth Wollack from the National Democratic Institute.

Why It Matters

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Pre-Election Oversight

The hearing was specifically timed to address concerns regarding the political environment approximately seven months before the July 2018 Cambodian general elections.

Cambodia National Rescue Party

Connected Entities

personTed S. Yoho“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific”Map →

personMonovithya Kem“Deputy director-general of public affairs, Cambodia National Rescue Party”Map →

personKenneth Wollack“President of the National Democratic Institute”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Asia and the Pacific“House Foreign Affairs subcommittee conducting the hearing”Map →

personOlivia Enos“Policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation”Map →

organizationCambodia National Rescue Party“Cambodian opposition political party”Map →

Sources

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