PHNOM PENH: The exiled head of Cambodia's opposition party has announced his resignation after Prime Minister Hun Sen announced plans for a law that could lead to the party's dissolution. Sam Rainsy announced his resignation on Saturday in a letter to his Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). Hun Sen earlier this month vowed to amend the laws on political parties to keep "convicts" from holding leadership positions, among other rules. He's been the target of several lawsuits by Hun Sen and his ruling Cambodian People's Party. Cambodia will hold local elections this June and natuional polls are planned for next year, when Hun Sen will seek to extend his 30-year rule.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2017 12:03 UTC