Tuesday, April 29, 2008Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
A report indicated that Prince Norodom Ranariddh, NRP president who is still not able to return home, changed his candidacy from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh instead. Muth Chantha, NRP spokesman, told the Kampuchea Thmei newspaper that the reason the prince is presenting his candidacy in Phnom Penh is because he was a longtime MP representing the province of Kampong Cham. However, the NRP is concerned about whether the prince will have the ability to return home or not. Muth Chantha said that, in reality, we want the sentence on the prince be issued quickly so that the king can pardon him. However, if the sentence is delayed until close to the election period, and the NEC removes his name from the list of candidates, this would mean that the government does not want the prince to return home. Muth Chantha indicated that if this scenario would occur, it would be a serious injustice for our country which upholds democracy.
