The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has honoured the legacy of a
long-time party leader and the first vice-president of the National Assembly
Nguon Nhel who passed away.
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Holding political positions uppermost in the minds of opposition party
leaders, many who hold dual citizenship have decided to give up their
foreign ones to stand for high positions in the upcoming national election.
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Former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who remains under court supervision for
treason charges, said that Australia has pledged to assist Cambodia’s
democracy, following his meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Marise
Payne.
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Khmer National United Party (KNUP) president Nhek Bun Chhay said that he
wants to see all political parties in the country to avoid tearing down the
nation and instead have solidarity and join together for development.
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Phnom Penh Appeal Court upheld the sentencing Suong Sophorn, former Khmer
Win Party president, but reduced his sentence from 20 months in prison to
only one year, two months and 27 days in prison. The rest of his sentence
shall be suspended for the period of three years.
