King makes appeal for resolution

n a rare public statement, King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday weighed in on the disputed election, calling for the parties to reach a “peaceful” resolution. “For the interest of the nation and our people, and for peace and national stability, I would like to appeal to the two political parties that people have voted for … to continue to find a peaceful solution to the dispute and the remaining issues,” reads the brief statement, issued last night. … Prince Sisowath Thomico, a nephew of and former aide to the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, said he had little doubt the King would prove the means of ending the deadlock. …

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