Cambodian ruling, opposition parties fail to reach agreement on independent poll probe committee
Cambodia’s ruling and main opposition parties failed to reach agreement on Tuesday after the second round of negotiation on the establishment of an independent committee to look into alleged irregularities during the July 28 election. The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) negotiators were led by Prum Sokha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior, and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) chief negotiator was former lawmaker Son Chhay. Speaking to reporters after a two-hour meeting, Son Chhay said both sides had disagreed on the formation of a joint poll investigation committee as the CPP side needed to consult with their leaders. … Prum Sokha said even though the meeting made no progress, it clearly showed that the two parties had intention to solve the problems related to the election. “The CPP strongly believes that we can get political solution that shall be in accordance with the constitution and other laws of Cambodia,”he told reporters after the meeting.
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