UN Envoy Optimistic Despite NEC’s Refusal to Reform
Despite a stubborn refusal by the government to act upon his electoral reform recommendations over the past two years, U.N. human rights envoy Surya Subedi walked away from his meeting with National Election Committee chairman Im Suosdey on Tuesday espousing optimism. “The process of reform is always a challenging one for any country, and more so for a country like Cambodia, with its own complexities,” Mr. Subedi said. “But again, I’m glad that many of my recommendations have now become a part of the national agenda.” …
Lauren Crothers and Khuon Narim
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