Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Opening of Cambodian National Assembly




សេចក្តីប្រកាសព័ត៌មាន៖ ការបើក​នៃ​រដ្ឋសភា​ជាតិកម្ពុជា




Opening of Cambodian National Assembly


Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
September 23, 2013


On September 23, Cambodian King Sihamoni presided over the opening of the new National Assembly and called for all elected lawmakers to show unity and work in the interest of the nation. The opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) did not participate in the event, in light of unresolved disputes over election results.

The United States has an interest in the democratic process, but does not support any particular political party or individuals. In that context, we continue to believe there should be a credible and transparent review of irregularities in the July elections to assess and address flaws in the electoral process and give the Cambodian people greater confidence in the electoral system. We urge all parties to seize this opportunity to improve democratic processes and implement meaningful reforms which strengthen the rule of law and increase respect for human rights.

The United States urges the leaders of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the CNRP to work together to resolve differences in a way that serves the best interests of the Cambodian people. We believe that a democratic and credible National Assembly must reflect the will of the people by including the meaningful participation of both major political parties. We call on the CPP and the CNRP to follow through on their September 16 statement denouncing violence, supporting electoral reform, and agreeing to resolve national problems through dialogue.


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have been hearing the news said the that, "The only way that UN can help solving the election fraud problem is: The invitation have to be from the government of Cambodia".
This is not the appropriate response to the Khmer people very unjustifiable situation at the present, anyhow!
It does put an end to innocent victim Khmer hope!

The government, the constitution, and the King = one, have been creating problems from and through: the manipulating of nec fraud, the corruption at the pole on the election day, unfair vote counting, inappropriate election result announcement, intimidating people by military deployment, and creating anger by blocking roads, such, and such!

Ones who are behind the savagery cruel practice have bigger population!

I would like to ask you all internationally:
Is all the above the implication in the form of Khmer must face the unfairly assault towards genocide in no ending?

POWER OF UNEXPECTED, please help Khmer?
No one is helping fast enough, is seen accordingly!!!!!!!!

Where are the Right, Privilege, Freedom, and Justice for us Khmer?

Anonymous said...

hey, stop losing hope if your opposition party loses this time. remember to do better in the next election by showing cambodia and the world your opposition party is capable and ready to handling anything presented to you in cambodia, instead of your running away to your adopted refuge overseas. look in the mirror and try to see what others think of you, too, not just the other party. be fair to the other party, too as they more supporter than your party. is it hard for your party to think wisely?

Anonymous said...

I would put an end to the negotiation with the thieves, and move ahead with the alternative! Khmer people prove strongly that they need change! The Khmer patriot leaders must not delay any longer!

Anonymous said...

Democracy has been repeatedly raped in the royal palace by the same gangsters