Possible violence at official ceremony in Poipet (2)
Government-organized violence may erupt on September 11, 2006 at a ceremony for the inauguration of newly-elected village chiefs in Poipet commune, O Chreuv district, Banteay Meanchey province. The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) will oppose the nomination of four village chiefs affiliated with the opposition Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) who have been recently elected with the support of CPP dissidents. The CPP wants to punish those dissidents and to block the nomination by creating a violent incident at the ceremony that will be attended by several Members of Parliament. Details are provided here.
Corruption scandal at US-financed CCHR (2)
In today's edition of Khmer-language newspaper "Rasmei Kampuchea" there is a report about a large-scale corruption scandal at the US-financed Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) led by former politician Kem Sokha. Sixteen CCHR employees and former employees accuse Mr. Kem Sokha of corruption leading to serious abuses. Over the last few days the CCHR has just embarked on a well-publicized anti-corruption campaign against the government.
Manipulation of voter lists (2)
There is mounting evidence showing that, through the National Election Committee (NEC), the ruling CPP is manipulating voter lists in order to secure victory for the forthcoming local (2007) and national (2008) elections. The results of those elections are being largely decided now through a biased voter registration process. International observers who will come to monitor the upcoming elections in Cambodia will probably see no irregularities and will likely give their stamp of approval. Few people pay attention to the ongoing early but critical stage of the election process. Electoral tricks used by the CPP and the NEC are detailed here.
1 comment:
CCHR leadership corrupted may be likely.
Kem Sokha a poligamist and shipjumper all his life.People should know why he jumped each time to different ship. Answer is simple Kem Sokha loves money no less than Hun Sen.Make no mistake, Sokha was once PRK enthusiast and governmental official. Snake shed skin but change color,beware
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