Rainsy says removal ‘insult’ to King

More than a month since he last stepped foot in Cambodia, opposition leader Sam Rainsy on Sunday once again took to Facebook, decrying the decision to strip his lawmaker status as “an insult to the King”.

The Cambodia National Rescue Party president faces three separate legal cases, widely considered politically motivated, and has opted for self-imposed exile in Europe, despite an initial pledge to return.

Since the first warrant emerged on November 13, ordering Rainsy to spend two years in prison over a long-dormant conviction for defaming Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, the CNRP leader has posted more than 40 items on his Facebook page, which is followed by 1.8 million people.

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