Cambodia's National Assembly has passed an amendment to the election law that will prevent those who do not vote in next month's elections from standing in future polls. The change appears to be aimed at preventing a boycott of the vote by the main opposition Candlelight Party, which was banned in May from competing in the election. The ban was blamed on inadequate paperwork, but opposition activists argued it was politically motivated. The move means the ruling Cambodian People's Party will face no major challengers on the ballot next month.

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