Elections

The French Speaking Electoral Knowledge Network (RECEF) has voted unanimously to support the National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia as a full member. The RECEF is gearing up to observe the upcoming Cambodian parliamentary elections, which are slated for July 23. ...

The Japanese government has joined some Western countries in expressing concern over the July 23 National Election, urging Cambodia to create an environment which enables people to express diverse opinions. ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reaffirmed that Cambodia’s commitment to a multiparty democracy remains steadfast, with the parliamentary election slated for July 23. ...

The Candlelight Party (CP) is officially out of contention for the upcoming July 23 national election after the Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) upheld the earlier decision by the National Election Committee (NEC) to decline their registration. ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed remarks by critics regarding the National Election Committee’s (NEC) decision to disqualify the Candlelight Party (CP) from the July 23 general election. The ministry described comments by “a handful of critics” as “misleading and politically ...

Despite an effort by opposition groups to lobby the international community to refrain from sending observers, the National Election Committee (NEC) is confident that international observers will register before their deadline on July 19. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia recognised 11 political parties as eligible to compete in the 7th National Assembly election in July this year, as a 15-day registration period ended on May 8. ...

Some 20 political parties had registered to contest in Cambodia’s forthcoming general election, as a 15-day party registration period ended on Monday, the National Election Committee (NEC) said in a press statement. ...

With parliamentary elections two months away, the National Election Committee (NEC) announced that it had approved in principle five documents on May 4 that – among other things – set out guidelines concerning security, safety, and informational and promotional videos as well as cooperation in ...

Australian ambassador Justin Whyatt on May 5 met with National Election Committee (NEC) chairman Prach Chan to discuss preparations for the July 23 national elections. During the meeting, Whyatt recounted his mission to Cambodia between 2002 and 2003 to observe the commune council and general elections. ...

The government has made “great achievements” over the 2018-2023 sixth legislative mandate, despite the backdrop of unprecedented regional and global challenges, according to Minister of Interior Sar Kheng on May 6. ...

The Ministry of Interior, the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and relevant state institutions are accelerating the completion of a draft sub-decree on the management of drones, in order to better guarantee security and public order ahead of the 7th parliamentary election. ...

The leading opposition Candlelight Party is currently unable to register for the upcoming national elections due to a new policy by the National Election Committee, according to the party’s acting secretary general Kong Monika. ...

The National Election Committee is running a May 2-3 training session on election campaigning, said NEC deputy secretary-general and spokesman Som Sorida. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) will work hand in hand with Google to prevent the spread of fake news on the internet during the upcoming National Election. ...

The National Election Committee has not received financial assistance from any countries or European Union to conduct the upcoming National Election in July. ...

Google Asia-Pacific’s Singapore Office wants to cooperate with the National Election Committee (NEC) to prevent the spread of misinformation or ‘fake news’ that may affect the July national elections, said an NEC press release. ...

Six parties have applied for the registration of political parties and the list of candidates for the upcoming National Election. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) announced that the process of registration for parties and candidates for July’s national election will be open for 15 days, from April 24 to May 8. ...

MORE than 100 journalists, including foreigners, have registered with the National Election Committee (NEC) to cover the upcoming national election. ...