Norodom Ranariddh and Hun SenWednesday, 15 Feb. 2006
By Kong Sothanarith
Cambodge Soir
Translated from French by KI-Media
In a one-hour speech yesterday, Hun Sen shot particularly stinging jabs towards Funcinpec, his government coalition partner. If measures are not taken, "after 2008, the majority party will again be taken hostage by the minority. Currently, the political crisis [of 2003] is not even completely resolved yet, in particular in regards to nominations," Hun Sen denounced. He even took after a "Chumteav" (the wife of a senior official) who interfered with the allotment of [official] positions "from those in charge of offices to those in charge of schools." Some had recognized this "Chumteav" to be no other than the current companion of Prince Ranariddh.
Several responsible people nominated under the Funcinpec quota are not in par with their position, like this butcher who became "governor or deputy-governor," and they "impede on the success of the government," Hun Sen declared. To Hun Sen, "Prince Ranariddh did not verify enough before signing some nominations." "These problems will not occur again in the future, neither will these unending conditions," - payment for the support for the government [by the CPP to Funcinpec] - Hun Sen resolved.
The leader of the government did not return on the promise made between CPP and Funcinpec in order to come up with their alliance for the next legislature, however, he evoked the possibility of tripartite coalition [government]: "If the CPP win the elections, we will give the possibility to Funcinpec to participate in the government, and maybe also to a third [political] formation, if the latter has the desire to participate in the rebuilding of the country," he declared.
Finally, Hun Sen reiterated his support to the proposal offered by Sam Rainy, the opposition leader, for amending the Constitution so that the next government will be established based on the 50+1 formula rather than the current 2/3 majority needed by the National Assembly. According to Hun Sen, six articles of the Constitution will have to be amended.
Hun Sen's support for this proposal did not come from his will to please Sam Rainsy, the prime minister explained, but rather from his own wish, again "to avoid the political crisis which happens after each election," and, if left unchecked, it has the chance of recurring again. "The crises which occurred during the last two [government] mandates are eloquent enough so as to learn something from," Hun Sen noted. Furthermore, he asked people to consider preventing "the eventual severe" institutional "crisis" which would arise in case of his vacation from his position, or in the case of the death of the king.
Prince Ranariddh had declared his a-priori support for Sam Rainsy's proposal, but he is waiting "to discuss about it with his [party] senior officials." He must meet today the SRP leader, [Sam Rainsy]. Hun Sen declared his optimism on the adoption of the amendment, "even if SRP and CPP are the only voters."
Several responsible people nominated under the Funcinpec quota are not in par with their position, like this butcher who became "governor or deputy-governor," and they "impede on the success of the government," Hun Sen declared. To Hun Sen, "Prince Ranariddh did not verify enough before signing some nominations." "These problems will not occur again in the future, neither will these unending conditions," - payment for the support for the government [by the CPP to Funcinpec] - Hun Sen resolved.
The leader of the government did not return on the promise made between CPP and Funcinpec in order to come up with their alliance for the next legislature, however, he evoked the possibility of tripartite coalition [government]: "If the CPP win the elections, we will give the possibility to Funcinpec to participate in the government, and maybe also to a third [political] formation, if the latter has the desire to participate in the rebuilding of the country," he declared.
Finally, Hun Sen reiterated his support to the proposal offered by Sam Rainy, the opposition leader, for amending the Constitution so that the next government will be established based on the 50+1 formula rather than the current 2/3 majority needed by the National Assembly. According to Hun Sen, six articles of the Constitution will have to be amended.
Hun Sen's support for this proposal did not come from his will to please Sam Rainsy, the prime minister explained, but rather from his own wish, again "to avoid the political crisis which happens after each election," and, if left unchecked, it has the chance of recurring again. "The crises which occurred during the last two [government] mandates are eloquent enough so as to learn something from," Hun Sen noted. Furthermore, he asked people to consider preventing "the eventual severe" institutional "crisis" which would arise in case of his vacation from his position, or in the case of the death of the king.
Prince Ranariddh had declared his a-priori support for Sam Rainsy's proposal, but he is waiting "to discuss about it with his [party] senior officials." He must meet today the SRP leader, [Sam Rainsy]. Hun Sen declared his optimism on the adoption of the amendment, "even if SRP and CPP are the only voters."
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