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PHNOM PENH • Cambodia's main opposition party named Mr Kem Sokha as its acting president yesterday, after exiled leader Sam Rainsy resigned unexpectedly in the face of a possible ban ahead of elections.

Political tension has been growing in Cambodia, where Prime Minister Hun Sen is fighting to keep his 30-year-old grip on power and the Cambodia National Rescue Party could stand in his way.

 

An emergency meeting of the party's committee said Mr Kem Sokha, Rainsy's deputy, would become the acting president.

Rainsy announced his resignation last Saturday, saying it was to protect the party.

 
 

REUTERS

 

 
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