A victory, of sorts

Cambodia has released on bail four critics of the government. It's bail, so the threat of a trial still hangs over their heads. But the release is a welcome move.

The United States seems to be claiming credit for this development as the move followed sometime after Prime Minister Hun Sen meeting with Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Christopher Hill.

Furthermore, the US this week renewed its operation of a U.S. embassy in Cambodia.

And the United Nations has been quick to welcome the news of the release of the detainees.