Image copyright AP Image caption Sam Rainsy has been Hun Sen`s main political rival for two decadesHuman Rights Watch said the move marked the consolidation of absolute power in Mr Hun Sen`s hands.
Image copyright AFP Image caption Hun Sen (front left) has been in charge of the country for more than 30 yearsCambodia`s parliament has approved legal changes that will effectively bar Prime Minister Hun Sen`s main rival from participating in politics.
Angelina Jolie on Cambodia `awakening`Mr Hun Sen has been in charge of the formerly war-torn but now rapidly developing country for more than 30 years.
Mr Rainsy stepped down from the helm of his opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) this month ahead of the changes, saying he wanted to protect the party.
Sam Rainsy now lives in exile due to what he says is a politically motivated defamation conviction.
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