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Elections
Phnom Penh Court sentences Rong Chhun to four years jail, removes political rights
Labor activist Rong Chhun, who is also a senior advisor of Nation Power Party, was found guilty of incitement by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for criticizing the ruling party’s border policies and the way it “handles” the illicit cybercrime industry. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-court-sentences-rong-chhun-to-four-years-jail-removes-political-rights/
Youth Association calls for the barring of NPP’s activities amid court against senior party leaders
The 100 Nights Working Group Association called on the authorities to review the activities of Nation Power Party’s leader (NPP), notably its president Chea Mony and senior advisor Rong Chhun, accusing them of acting under the direction of former opposition leader Sam Rainsy. ...
Hun Sen calls for major senate reforms
During a ceremony to promote military leaders, Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen called for sweeping reforms to Cambodia’s Senate, saying it should mirror the larger National Assembly, which has broader provincial representation. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sen-calls-for-major-senate-reforms/
Rong Chhun asks court to allow him to pay $100K compensation in installment
Rong Chhun, advisor to Nation Power Party, who maintains his stance on human rights, says paying 400 million riel or about $100,000, in damages to the Border Affairs Committee is a huge burden for him, requesting that he be allowed to pay in stages. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/rong-chhun-asks-court-to-allow-him-to-pay-100k-compensation-in-installment/
ADHOC report: Human rights, political rights still restricted amid arrests of NPP members
A civil society organization stated that Cambodia’s freedom of expression, assembly, including political rights remains restricted in a report, which comes amid continual arrests of opposition Nation Power Party (NPP) officials recently. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/adhoc-report-human-rights-political-rights-still-restricted-amid-arrests-of-npp-members/
Nation power party official Phan Sarath detained for alleged incitement to disturb social security
Takeo provincial authorities arrested Phan Sarath, deputy chairman of Daun Keo Municipal Executive Committee of Nation Power Party (NPP), on January 28 for allegedly inciting chaos to disrupt social security, spreading false information with the intention to incite, leading to discrimination against the leadership, and ...
Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/nation-power-party-official-phan-sarath-detained-for-alleged-incitement-to-disturb-social-security/
NEC readies first council election for new Kampong Som city
Election for a new city in Preah Sihanouk province has been officially scheduled for January next year. The National Election Committee (NEC) has picked January 26, 2025 for electing the Kampong Som City Council for the first time ever. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571568/nec-readies-first-council-election-for-new-kampong-som-city/
CPP secure 504 provincial council seats, KWP take 47
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) claimed an overwhelming 504 of the 559 capital/provincial council seats on offer in the May 26 elections. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-secure-504-provincial-council-seats-kwp-take-47
11,622 voters listed for election next month
The National Election Committee (NEC) has listed 11,622 voters for the 4th Election of Capital, Provincial, Municipal, District, and Khan Councils next month. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475535/11622-voters-listed-for-election-next-month/
NEC outlines equity programme for Senate Election campaigns due next month
The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced a Campaign Equity Programme to guarantee equal opportunities for political parties to disseminate their political platforms during the 5th Mandate Senate Election Campaign between February 10 and 23 this year. ...
NEC addresses equity principles as Senate election draws nearer
National Election Committee (NEC) deputy secretary-general Mok Dara met on January 15 with representatives from four political parties. The focus was on sharing insights into equity principles for parties, policies and political programmes during the upcoming 5th Senate election campaign, scheduled from February 10-23. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-addresses-equity-principles-as-senate-election-draws-nearer
Human rights watch: Cambodian government’s claims of democracy do not reflect reality
Cambodia’s 2023 election year was marked by attacks against government critics and independent media, according to a 2024 global Human Rights Watch (HRW) report published Thursday. ...
Khuon Narim and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/human-rights-watch-cambodian-governments-claims-of-democracy-do-not-reflect-reality/
NEC ensuring stronger security for Senate polls
The National Election Committee (NEC) is asking the Capital and Provincial Election Commission (CPEC) to cooperate with relevant parties to prepare security forces to protect and maintain public safety and social order during the upcoming Senate Elections. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501420475/nec-ensuring-stronger-security-for-senate-polls/
$21mil nine-storey NEC HQ to be completed in 22 months
The National Election Committee (NEC) will spend about $21 million to construct its new nine-storey headquarters on the land gifted by the government. ...
Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416872/21mil-nine-storey-nec-hq-to-be-completed-in-22-months/
New $21M NEC building set for Oct 2025 completion
The National Election Committee (NEC) January 2 held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office building, constructed on land acquired by the government from Kong Korm, a former opposition leader. The site is located on Sothearos Street in Tonle Bassac commune in Phnom Penh’s Chamkarmon ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-21m-nec-building-set-for-oct-2025-completion
New NEC chairman commits to hold free and fair elections
The newly elected chairman of the National Election Committee (NEC) vowed to hold free and fair elections next year and gain the trust of the public. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501407448/new-nec-chairman-commits-to-hold-free-and-fair-elections/
National Assembly gives thumbs up to new NEC leadership
The National Assembly yesterday gave the thumbs up to the new leadership of the National Election Committee (NEC). ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406827/national-assembly-gives-thumbs-up-to-new-nec-leadership/
Protecting polls process: Security Command established to oversee elections
The government has established a permanent security command for organising security for national and sub-national elections to ensure order, no intimidation and no violence. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406107/protecting-polls-process-security-command-established-to-oversee-elections/
CPP, 27 smaller parties form ‘long-term vision’ coalition
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and 27 other political parties have reached an eight-point agreement to form a coalition for closer cooperation and mutual support. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-27-smaller-parties-form-long-term-vision-coalition
Ruling party forms historic coalition
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is set to sign a “Cooperation and Coalition Agreement” with 27 other parties at an event to be presided over by CPP president and former prime minister Hun Sen on October 25. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ruling-party-forms-historic-coalition
CP denied registration documents by ministry
The Ministry of Interior will not reissue registration documents to the Candlelight Party (CP). Following a September 21 meeting between ministry secretary of state Bun Honn and CP representatives, the ministry cited the fact that there is no relevant law which would authorise it to ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cp-denied-registration-documents-ministry
Ministry agrees to meet Candlelight Party
The Ministry of Interior has granted the Candlelight Party’s (CP) request for a meeting with its representative to discuss their party’s registration. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-agrees-meet-candlelight-party
Cambodia to hold 4th capital, provincial, municipal, district and khan council election in May next year
The 4th Election of Capital, Provincial, Municipal, District and Khan Councils will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363457/cambodia-to-hold-4th-capital-provincial-municipal-district-and-khan-council-election-in-may-next-year/
NEC says Senate election will be on February 25
The senate election is set to be held on February 25 next year. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501359436/nec-says-senate-election-will-be-on-february-25/
