Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
On Wednesday, the NRP indicated that party defectors who went to join the CPP threatened to tear down the NRP signs. The NRP issued a statement vigorously condemning the party defectors who threatened to tear down the NRP signs in Banteay Meanchey province. In its statement, the NRP said that the party defectors forced homeowners (in whose home the NRP signs are installed) to accept 50,000 riels ($12.50) in exchange for tearing down each NRP sign. Currently, NRP activists are living in fear for their personal safety and security. Muth Chantha, NRP spokesman, indicated that the CPP is buying former NRP party members to go around telling NRP party activists to tear down the NRP signs. Muth Chantha said that, so far, 7 party signs have been torn down already.
