Politics, Phnom Penh Post

National Election Committee, PM Hun Sen defend legitimacy of July vote

Publication date 10 April 2018 | 06:40 | ICT

The National Election Committee on Monday criticised those urging voters or monitors to stay away from the July 29 national election, a thinly veiled reference to former opposition leader Sam Rainsy and election monitor Koul Panha, with

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‘Colour revolution seriously failed’: Hun Sen praises Cambodia’s political crackdown in Khmer New Year message

Publication date 10 April 2018 | 06:54 | ICT

In a five-page letter wishing Cambodians a happy Khmer New Year, Prime Minister Hun Sen also took the opportunity to praise himself and his government for an ongoing, internationally condemned political crackdown.
Two new Funcinpec members confirmed to Senate

Publication date 09 April 2018 | 11:57 | ICT

The National Assembly elected two members of Funcinpec to the Senate on Monday, completing the 62-member legislative body dominated by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.
Japanese FM signs deal, urges free and fair vote

Publication date 09 April 2018 | 07:16 | ICT

Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Taro Kono on Sunday signed a deal including millions in grants and loans during a visit to the Kingdom while also stressing the need for free and fair elections, though a Cambodian government spokes
CNRM members summonsed in case that alleges plot against government

Publication date 04 April 2018 | 15:35 | ICT

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has summonsed several prominent members of the Cambodia Nation
CPP spokesman tells ‘critics’ to form party

Publication date 03 April 2018 | 06:58 | ICT

Ruling party spokesman Sok Eysan urged government “critics” attending a conference in Australia this week to form their own political party and compete in the upcoming July elections.
Hun Sen says Cambodia won’t discuss CNRP with Japan

Publication date 28 March 2018 | 06:40 | ICT

Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Tuesday that a meeting with Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Taro Kono next week would not include discussions of the dissolved CNRP, affirming his commitment to holding this year’s elections while re
Kem Sokha to appear Tuesday at Appeal Court in Phnom Penh

Publication date 26 March 2018 | 15:47 | ICT

Jailed former opposition leader Kem Sokha will be brought to the Appeal Court on Tuesday to challenge a decision made in early March
RCAF ‘observing’ in Thailand, with photos showing army-plated vehicles in Bangkok

Publication date 26 March 2018 | 06:29 | ICT

Days after Cambodian and Thai officials reportedly agreed on closer coordination over “foreign fugitives”, opposition party members who have fled the country for Thailand have provided evidence of Cambodian military vehicles station
Japan pushes CNRP dialogue

Publication date 26 March 2018 | 06:35 | ICT

An adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested initiating negotiations between the government and the now-dissolved opposition in a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday, an official said, a suggestion welcomed b
Kem Ley Party changes name to Khmer United Party

Publication date 23 March 2018 | 13:07 | ICT

The newly minted Kem Ley Party founded by the slain political activist’s brother has changed its name to the Khmer United Party.