Cambodian parliament approves law to strip citizenship of alleged traitors

Cambodian parliament approves law to strip citizenship of alleged traitors

Cambodian lawmakers have approved an amendment to the Nationality Law that grants the government authority to revoke the citizenship of individuals accused of conspiring with foreign nations. Critics argue the vaguely worded legislation could suppress dissent and threaten fundamental rights, while officials insist it is necessary to safeguard national security and sovereignty

In this photo released by the Cambodia National Assembly, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, second left, front row, sits together with other lawmakers during the session on the draft law on amending the law on nationality at the National Assembly in Phnom Penh Cambodia. AP