Opposition leader wants recognition

PHNOM PENH The Cambodian opposition leader, Mr Sam Rainsy, returned home yesterday, determined to secure official recognition…

PHNOM PENH The Cambodian opposition leader, Mr Sam Rainsy, returned home yesterday, determined to secure official recognition of his Khmer Nation Party (KNP).

The former minister, who was expelled from parliament last June after threatening to, form an opposition alliance, said he posed the only major, threat to co premiers Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Hun Sen.

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