Cambodia's ruling party cleared to win July election as top opposition barred from running

Cambodia's top opposition party, the Candlelight Party, has been barred from participating in the July elections due to a paperwork issue.
The Constitutional Council refused to overturn the decision not to register the party, leaving the ruling Cambodian People's Party unopposed in the election.
Most opposition members have fled into exile abroad to avoid imprisonment, and protests are expected in response to the decision.
The U.S. State Department condemned the move, saying it undermines Cambodia's democratic process and participation in fair elections.
Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for 38 years, is now poised to easily win another term in the one-sided polls.