Statement

Repeal the Nationality Law Amendments: How Revoking Cambodian Nationality Fails to Meet International Standards

Phnom Penh, 9 September 2025   The Cambodian government’s amendments to the Nationality Law enable it to arbitrarily strip Cambodians of their citizenship, potentially making some stateless. The grounds for stripping nationality are outlined under the new Article 29 of the law, with specific procedures for doing so to be outlined by sub-decree. In this statement, we will explain how and why these amendments are overly broad and vague, in violation of international law and norms.   The Nationality Law amendments were enacted today, following calls from Senate President Hun Sen and a Constitutio...