Sweden Closes Phnom Penh Embassy, Cites Budget and Human Rights Concerns
Sweden has officially closed its embassy in Phnom Penh, citing budget reallocations and human rights concerns in Cambodia. The embassy's functions will now be handled by the Swedish embassy in Bangkok.
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