AKP Corrects Report on Call for International Vote Probe
Information Minister Khieu Kanharith on Thursday clarified that Prime Minister Hun Sen did not express willingness to see international involvement in an independent investigation into election irregularities, after state media incorrectly reported to the contrary. State news service Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP), which operates out of the Information Ministry, made the error in reporting on comments made by Mr. Hun Sen on Wednesday during his first public appearance since the election. Mr. Hun Sen told reporters gathered at an overpass construction site in Meanchey district that the CPP would willingly take part in an investigation into alleged problems at Sunday’s national election as called for by CNRP president Sam Rainsy on Monday. … Adding to the confusion over whether there will be any international involvement in the CNRP-proposed investigation committee—which is yet to be formally established—Mr. Hun Sen reportedly told a diplomat yesterday that the U.N. might still be involved. …
The Cambodia Daily
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