The article discusses the assassination of Lim Kimya, a former opposition MP from Cambodia, who was killed in Bangkok on January 7, 2025. His murder has fueled criticism of the Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, accused of targeting political dissidents across borders. A former Thai marine admitted to carrying out the assassination as a gun for hire, while two Cambodian nationals connected to the ruling party are currently on the run. The incident has raised alarms regarding the lengths to which the Cambodian government may go to silence opposition voices on an international scale.
On January 7, 2025, Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP, was assassinated in Thailand, highlighting the transnational threats faced by dissenters from Cambodia.
Critics argue that the Cambodian government's actions against opposition figures are not confined to its borders; they are increasingly targeting dissidents abroad.
While a former Thai marine has confessed to executing the hit, it raises concerns over state-sanctioned violence, as two Cambodians linked to the ruling party remain fugitives.
Prime Minister Hun Manet firmly denies government involvement in the assassination of Lim Kimya, but the case underscores the fears of political repression beyond Cambodian borders.
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