Urge Congress to Pass the Cambodia Democracy Act

Cambodia is facing a crossroad with the sham elections on 23 July 2023 being a watershed moment that threatens to lead the country towards a dangerous path of an entrenched hereditary autocracy - Hun Sen, who has been in power in Cambodia since 1985, has just handed over his position to his son, Hun Manet.

To preserve their dictatorial rule, the Cambodian regime is increasingly cracking down on free speech, jailing activists, forcing opposition politicians into exile, using violence and intimidation to silence its critics, and committing grave human rights abuses against its citizens. All the while, Cambodia has become a de facto client state of China, hosting Chinese military bases, and cooperating with Chinese-affiliated criminal organizations operating in Cambodia.

The Cambodian people embrace democracy and freedom but are prevented from living in a free and open society. The United States must ensure that the persons who engineered the destruction of Cambodian democracy and caused the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Cambodians do not go unpunished. 

This petition calls on the United States Congress to pass the Cambodia Democracy Act. The Act, which has been in front of the US legislature since 2021, would hold the Cambodian government accountable for abuses and corruption that undermine democracy, and empower local activists to rebuild Cambodian democracy. 
Your signature represents a powerful statement that the plight of Cambodians must be a priority on the international stage. It also sends a message to those fighting for democracy that the world stands with them.
Support this crucial initiative by signing the petition and sharing it widely. Together, we can ensure that democracy prevails in Cambodia. Let's urge Congress to pass the Cambodia Democracy Act and make a meaningful difference in the global struggle for democracy.