PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), led by long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen, has declared victory in the general election held on Sunday. The election has been widely criticized as a one-sided sham with the aim of solidifying the party’s rule, considering that the CPP ran virtually unopposed.
Sok Eysan, the spokesperson for the CPP, stated, “We’ve won in a landslide…but we can’t calculate the number of seats yet.”
Despite the CPP’s claim of victory, it is important to note that the credibility of the election has been questioned by various observers and human rights organizations. Critics argue that the lack of genuine opposition and reports of voter intimidation and suppression undermine the legitimacy of the election.
However, the CPP remains confident in its victory. The party has been in power for decades, and this latest election result, if validated, will further extend its rule.
The international community will monitor the aftermath of the election closely. The level of international recognition and acceptance of the outcome will largely depend on whether the election process was conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
As of now, the CPP has not provided an official number of seats it has secured in the election. With the absence of any significant opposition, it is expected that the CPP will gain a majority of seats in the parliament.
The election result has sparked mixed reactions among the Cambodian populace. Supporters of the CPP celebrate their party’s victory, while critics express frustration over what they perceive as a lack of genuine electoral competition and democratic principles.
Reported by Prak Chan Thul, Written by Martin Petty, Edited by Hugh Lawson
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