WASHINGTON, D.C.: The US government on Wednesday imposed an arms embargo on Cambodia, citing concerns about human rights and corruption in the southeast Asian nation as well as China's activities there.The actions taken by the State and Commerce departments will 'restrict' access to 'less-sensitive military items' and 'defense articles and defense services' by Cambodia's military and intelligence agencies, according to a statement.
'We urge the Cambodian government to make meaningful progress in addressing corruption and human rights abuses, and to work to reduce the influence of the military in Cambodia, which threatens regional and global security.'In November, Washington sanctioned two Cambodian officials over a US-funded naval base that is increasingly being renovated for use by China, alleging corruption in the project.