Kem Ley is the most prominent Cambodian government critic to be killed since trade union leader Chea Vichea in 2004. The suspect also said that he purchased the pistol he used to kill Kem Ley in Thailand. Mr Rainsy's party issued a statement mourning the death of Kem Ley, lauding him as someone who worked to promote Cambodia's economy and democratic system. A huge crowd gathered to accompany the car transporting the body of independent political and social analyst Kem Ley after he was shot dead Sunday at a convenience store in Phnom Penh. (AP photo)PHNOM PENH - A prominent critic of Cambodia's government who was a known voice in the country's independent media was shot dead Sunday morning in what police said was a personal dispute over money.

Source: Bangkok Post July 10, 2016 20:15 UTC