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The opposition does not know what to do except obstruct
A YEAR after a general election which the opposition said was stolen, the stand-off continues. On July 15th protests turned violent when demonstrators against the government of Cambodia's strongman, Hun Sen, attacked security forces. Three leaders from the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) were arrested and denied bail. They face charges of insurrection.
With some justification, the CNRP claims the election was rigged and that it was denied victory--hence its boycott of Parliament. Yet international pressure is mounting for the opposition to end the boycott amid dwindling support for its political tactics. Its rowdy street protests have left at least seven dead,...