Cambodian opposition, citing physical danger, stays out of parliament
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PHNOM PENH- Cambodia's opposition party unexpectedly failed to attend the reopening of parliament on Friday, setting back hopes of a political truce with the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Cambodia National Rescue Party members felt they were under threat of physical intimidation, spokesman Yim Sovann said, recalling that some of its lawmakers had previously been beaten up by a pro-government mob.
A spokesman for the ruling Cambodian People's Party denied that any threat existed, describing the opposition action as a political trick.
