THE case of a Cambodian tycoon caught on video viciously beating his now ex-wife highlights prevalent problems of domestic abuse and impunity for the powerful in the South-East Asian country, say rights advocates.
Pressure is building for Cambodian authorities to bring criminal charges against Duong Chhay, the son of a politically connected property developer, after his recently-divorced wife, cosmetics entrepreneur Deth Malina, posted footage on social media showing her being subjected to horrific domestic abuse.
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