US cuts aid to Cambodia, citing 'anti-democratic' actions
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February 28, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States cut back aid to Cambodia Tuesday to protest shrinking democracy in the Southeast Asia nation, where the party of longtime ruler Hun Sen swept Senate elections after facing no serious opposition.
The White House said it was suspending or curtailing U.S. programs worth $8.3 million that support Cambodia's tax department, local government and military. The U.S. has already restricted visas to Cambodians who are "undermining democracy" — a response to Hun Sen's crackdown on media and main opposition party, which was dissolved in November.
Spokeswoman Sarah Hucka...
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