CNRP bullish on local polls

With its campaign for subnational council elections well under way, the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party is putting forth an optimistic message about its prospects in the vote, even going so far as to predict that ruling party voters will bolster its share of the ballots. However, with decision-making still concentrated at the national level, some observers yesterday questioned whether the party would be able to wield any significant powers even if it were to make unprecedented inroads into the country’s district, provincial and municipal councils. …

Stuart White
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