A Cambodian opposition politician was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, prompting an arrest warrant for the suspected gunman. The killing has sparked accusations of political violence and renewed scrutiny of Cambodian leader Hun Sen's influence.
Thai police have issued an arrest warrant for a gunman suspected of shooting dead a Cambodia n opposition politician in a brazen attack in downtown Bangkok. Lim Kimya was shot dead by a gunman on a motorbike as he arrived in the Thai capital from the Cambodia n city of Siem Reap by bus, accompanied by his French wife. Police have issued a warrant for the suspected shooter, who was not named, with local media reporting that the wanted man is a former Thai marine.
\u201cWe are investigating the motives. As of now, we don\u2019t have much information apart from the fact that he works as a motorcycle taxi driver,\u201d area police chief Sanong Sangmanee told AFP. Scores of Cambodian opposition activists have fled to Thailand in recent years to avoid alleged repression at home. Some were arrested and deported back to the country. Hun Sen ruled Cambodia with an iron fist for nearly four decades, with rights groups accusing him of using the legal system to crush opposition to his rule. He stepped down and handed power to his son Hun Manet in 2023 but is still seen as a major power in the kingdom.Sam Rainsy, Hun Sen\u2019s long-time rival, accused the former Cambodian leader of being behind the killin
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