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Observers: Cambodia election was free and fair
Representatives of election observers from six countries and leaders of the National Election Committee (NEC) claimed that Sunday’s national elections were free, fair and transparent. They also congratulated the 82 per cent of registered voters who turned up at the polls. The statements were made ...
Mech Dara and Kong Meta
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observers-cambodia-election-was-free-and-fair
CPP ties to controversial election monitor deepen
Against a backdrop of government criticism of local election watchdogs, Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong has been elected vice president of the standing committee of the election monitor ICAPP, which has frequently been criticised for indiscriminately offering its stamp of approval to otherwise controversial elections. ...
Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-ties-controversial-election-monitor-deepen
Gov’t funds return of ‘Shadow’ election monitors
A group accused of rubber-stamping autocratic elections in 2013 said on Tuesday it would return to observe the June 4 commune elections, with the airfare, accommodation and an excursion to Siem Reap province covered by the Foreign Affairs Ministry. ...
Ben Paviour
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/govt-funds-return-of-shadow-election-monitors-130302/