Government
Elections
NEC voted member of international electoral knowledge organisation
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. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-voted-member-international-electoral-knowledge-organisation
Japan weighs in on Cambodia’s National Election situation
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. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1298081/japan-weighs-in-on-cambodias-national-election-situation/
Foreign ministry: Cambodia committed to democracy
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. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-cambodia-committed-democracy
Candlelight officially out of election
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. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/candlelight-officially-out-election
Claims over CP election exclusion dismissed
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 ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/claims-over-cp-election-exclusion-dismissed
NEC expects international observers to register before deadline
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. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501288907/nec-expects-international-observers-to-register-before-deadline/
Cambodia: 11 political parties recognised to compete in July general election
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. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287799/cambodia-11-political-parties-recognised-to-compete-in-july-general-election/
20 political parties register to contest in Cambodia’s July general election, just as in 2018
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. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287028/20-political-parties-register-to-contest-in-cambodias-july-general-election-just-as-in-2018/
NEC gives in-principle nod to five key election documents
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 ...
Post Staffs
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-gives-principle-nod-five-key-election-documents
NEC, Oz envoy talk election preparations
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. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-oz-envoy-talk-election-preparations
Sar Kheng reflects on government’s 2018-23 ‘great achievements’
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. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-reflects-governments-2018-23-great-achievements
Drone sub-decree on way before July election
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. ...
Sok Raksa
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/drone-sub-decree-way-july-election
New policy may prevent opposition candlelight party from registering for elections
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. ...
Sovann Sreypich and Jack Brook
https://cambojanews.com/new-policy-may-prevent-opposition-candlelight-party-from-registering-for-elections/
NEC begin campaign training as nat’l election approaching
The National Election Committee is running a May 2-3 training session on election campaigning, said NEC deputy secretary-general and spokesman Som Sorida. ...
Sem Pisey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-begin-campaign-training-natl-election-approaching
Google to help NEC fight fake online news during polls
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. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501279974/google-to-help-nec-fight-fake-online-news-during-polls/
Gov’t to bear cost of elections, says NEC
The National Election Committee has not received financial assistance from any countries or European Union to conduct the upcoming National Election in July. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501280101/govt-to-bear-cost-of-elections-says-nec/
Google, NEC discuss election cooperation
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. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/google-nec-discuss-election-cooperation
6 parties register for polls and NEC expects more to do so
Six parties have applied for the registration of political parties and the list of candidates for the upcoming National Election. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501279206/6-parties-register-for-polls-and-nec-expects-more-to-do-so/
NEC announce opening dates of party, candidate registration
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. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-announce-opening-dates-party-candidate-registration
Over 100 journalists, including foreigners, register to cover July 23 election
MORE than 100 journalists, including foreigners, have registered with the National Election Committee (NEC) to cover the upcoming national election. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275435/over-100-journalists-including-foreigners-register-to-cover-july-23-election/