Cambodian parties agree on 14-point agenda for election reform talks
Cambodia’s ruling and opposition parties have agreed to consider a 14-point election reform agenda aimed at ending months of political deadlock, including a contentious proposal to revamp the country’s main electoral body, representatives said Tuesday. The initial agreement was forged at the third round of talks between representatives from Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) since negotiations began in earnest two weeks ago. Among the 14 agenda items they agreed on at Monday’s meeting was reforming the National Election Committee (NEC), which manages the country’s elections. …
Radio Free Asia News Staff
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