The assembly convened on July 11 to deliberate on the proposed amendment. While the full details are expected to be published soon, the intent of the revision has already drawn attention.

The amendment comes against the backdrop of ongoing border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, a situation that has prompted criticism from some opposition figures regarding the government's response.

According to a press release issued by the National Assembly following the session, the proposed amendment to Article 33 seeks to establish a legal basis for both the acquisition and revocation of Cambodian citizenship. It specifically targets individuals who commit acts of treason or seriously undermine the Kingdom’s interests—particularly through collaboration with foreign entities.

“This constitutional amendment will form a legal framework for determining the acquisition and loss of Cambodian citizenship, including revocation in cases where a Cambodian citizen commits treason or engages in actions that gravely harm the interests of the Kingdom of Cambodia and its people, especially through collusion with foreign nations,” the statement read.

The press release further noted that the amendment would play a significant role in protecting Cambodia from foreign interference in domestic affairs. It aims to safeguard national security, public order, and the nation’s core interests by enabling legal measures against treason and external collusion.

Speaking at a press conference after the session, Minister of Justice Koeut Rith reassured the public that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear. He stressed that stripping citizenship from traitors should not be viewed as a form of persecution or genocide, pointing out that over 150 countries—including the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom—have enacted similar laws.