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Preliminary results: CPP received more than 6,390,000 votes, equal to 82.30%

Preliminary results of the 7th national election show that the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) received more than 6.3 million votes, or more than 82 percent. The Cambodian People’s Party is the leading party. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331599/preliminary-results-cpp-received-more-than-6390000-votes-equal-to-82-30/

NEC logs over 250 international observers and special guests

The National Election Committee (NEC) yesterday closed its application for international groups and foreign embassies interested in observing the July 23 National Election, recording more than 250 international observers and special guests. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501326996/nec-logs-over-250-international-observers-and-special-guests/

NEC ready for forthcoming General Election

Chairman of the National Election Committee (NEC) Prach Chan has affirmed the committee’s readiness for the National Election on July 23, 2023, in terms of materials and forces to ensure security, safey and public order during the election. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501327393/nec-ready-for-forthcoming-general-election/

King calls on all eligible voters to go to the polls

The National Election Committee (NEC) on the morning of July 19, posted a message of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia to all compatriots to exercise the right to vote freely according to their own conscience, who has confidence in ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501326914/king-calls-on-all-eligible-voters-to-go-to-the-polls/

15 international observers from ASEAN countries to observe Cambodian election

The National Election Committee (NEC) has recognized 15 international observers from ASEAN countries to observe the 7th National Assembly election on July 23, 2023. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501324419/15-international-observers-from-asean-countries-to-observe-cambodian-election/

First ten days of election campaign peaceful

The first ten days of the campaign for Cambodia’s 7th mandate general election went smoothly. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501323478/first-ten-days-of-election-campaign-peaceful/

Over 70,000 security forces on standby for election

More than 70,000 security and law enforcement officers will be on standby for the National Election on July 23 to enforce the law and order, and ensure a smooth polling day. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501323752/over-70000-security-forces-on-standby-for-election/

Cambodian National Assembly endorses election law changes

Cambodian lawmakers in the National Assembly unanimously approved amendments to the country’s election laws on Friday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314294/cambodian-national-assembly-endorses-election-law-changes/

PM: Election law changes apply to all

The amendments to the election law that were unanimously passed by the National Assembly on June 23 were not aimed at opposition parties alone, but would ensure that each of the Kingdom’s political parties would bear responsibility for the people, said Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-election-law-changes-apply-all

Ideal solution: People with expired cards allowed to vote in July polls

The government has issued a new sub-decree allowing people to use expired ID cards to vote in the National Election on July 23. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312159/id-eal-solution-people-with-expired-cards-allowed-to-vote-in-july-polls/

NEC spokesman calls on authorities to take action to stop inciting people not to vote

A spokesman for the National Election Committee (NEC) said it is a crime to use provocative words or create a spectacle that prevents and discourage people from going to vote. He urged the authorities to take action to prevent all crimes and incitement that disrupt ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501303285/nec-spokesman-calls-on-authorities-to-take-action-to-stop-inciting-people-not-to-vote/

Japan weighs in on Cambodia’s National Election situation

The Japanese government has joined some Western countries in expressing concern over the July 23 National Election, urging Cambodia to create an environment which enables people to express diverse opinions. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1298081/japan-weighs-in-on-cambodias-national-election-situation/

NEC expects international observers to register before deadline

Despite an effort by opposition groups to lobby the international community to refrain from sending observers, the National Election Committee (NEC) is confident that international observers will register before their deadline on July 19. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501288907/nec-expects-international-observers-to-register-before-deadline/

Cambodia: 11 political parties recognised to compete in July general election

The National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia recognised 11 political parties as eligible to compete in the 7th National Assembly election in July this year, as a 15-day registration period ended on May 8. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287799/cambodia-11-political-parties-recognised-to-compete-in-july-general-election/

20 political parties register to contest in Cambodia’s July general election, just as in 2018

Some 20 political parties had registered to contest in Cambodia’s forthcoming general election, as a 15-day party registration period ended on Monday, the National Election Committee (NEC) said in a press statement. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287028/20-political-parties-register-to-contest-in-cambodias-july-general-election-just-as-in-2018/

Google to help NEC fight fake online news during polls

The National Election Committee (NEC) will work hand in hand with Google to prevent the spread of fake news on the internet during the upcoming National Election. ...

Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501279974/google-to-help-nec-fight-fake-online-news-during-polls/

Gov’t to bear cost of elections, says NEC

The National Election Committee has not received financial assistance from any countries or European Union to conduct the upcoming National Election in July. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501280101/govt-to-bear-cost-of-elections-says-nec/

6 parties register for polls and NEC expects more to do so

Six parties have applied for the registration of political parties and the list of candidates for the upcoming National Election. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501279206/6-parties-register-for-polls-and-nec-expects-more-to-do-so/

Elections for district and city council seats proceed smoothly

Peaceful district and city elections for council seats in new districts and cities of Kandal, Kampong Speu and Kratie provinces were held yesterday. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501270539/elections-for-district-and-city-council-seats-proceed-smoothly/

NEC hiring over 8K contract poll workers

The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced the recruitment of 8,342 short-term contract officials to work for the commune electoral commissions during the nation’s seventh parliamentary election scheduled for this coming July. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-hiring-over-8k-contract-poll-workers

Authorities told to prevent disruptions to July election

Minister of Interior Sar Kheng warned the authorities to be wary of any untoward phenomena that could disrupt the July’s national election process, noting that certain extremists had caused issues in 2013. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-told-prevent-disruptions-july-election

EU plans to deploy observers to monitor National Election

The European Union (EU) plans to deploy observers for the upcoming National Election to monitor liberal and multi-party democracy in the country. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501255080/eu-plans-to-deploy-observers-to-monitor-national-election/

NEC delegation to learn about French polls system

Prach Chan, chairman of the National Election Committee (NEC), flew to France yesterday evening with 10 senior officials to gain experience and learn about the electoral system to improve the electoral process in Cambodia. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501254423/nec-delegation-to-learn-about-french-polls-system/

Nearly 3,000 youth attend NEC training sessions

Since the beginning of the year, nearly 3,000 youth attended forums organised by National Election Committee (NEC) to disseminate the election law and encourage them to work as election observers in the upcoming National Election.   ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501252329/nearly-3000-youth-attend-nec-training-sessions/

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