We, the undersigned civil society organizations, associations, and trade unions listed below, express profound regret for the loss of rights of the Khmer National Unity Party and the Candlelight Party to contest in the upcoming Election of Members of the National Assembly, 7th Legislature, scheduled to be held on July 23, 2023, due to their disqualification on the grounds of inadequate paperwork for registration.
Immediately Release and Drop Charges Against CCFC staffers
Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL), is a strong and enduring Cambodian NGO dedicated to providing an independent and non-partisan role in the formation and growth of Cambodian democracy. COMFREL has participated in the 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013 National Assembly Elections and the 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022 commune council elections. COMFREL is seeking a qualified consultant team to conduct an external evaluation for the program period 2019 to 2023.
Phnom Penh, May 2, 2023—The 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day is jointly commemorated on 2nd May 2023 in Phnom Penh by over 10 civil society organizations and media association/organizations in collaboration with development partners. This event gathers around 200 participants including journalists, representatives from civil society organizations, youths, and other stakeholders.
