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Sacrava's Political Cartoon: Nationalist Party
Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://sacrava.blogspot.com)Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The royalists renounce to demonstrate against Soy Sopheap
18 March 2009
By Leang Delux
Cambodge Soir Hebdo
Translated from French by Tola Ek
Click here to read the article in French
Finally, Funcinpec will not demonstrate against Soy Sopheap, the latter indicated on Wednesday 18 March when he was asked by Cambodge Soir Hebdo.
Soy Sopheap claimed that he learnt this information from “government source.”
“It’s the Funcinpec decision, as for me, I don’t care,” Soy Sopheap commented. “They had the right to demonstrate. They have the right to cancel it. I’m taking note of their decision.”
“I am a journalist and I don’t have enemies,” he added.
By Leang Delux
Cambodge Soir Hebdo
Translated from French by Tola Ek
Click here to read the article in French
"Funcinpec is like a petrol-lamp that runs out of fuel" - Soy Sopheap's Deum Ampil NewsThe anchorman of the pro-CPP CTN TV station was criticized by Funcinpec for attacking this royalist party.
Finally, Funcinpec will not demonstrate against Soy Sopheap, the latter indicated on Wednesday 18 March when he was asked by Cambodge Soir Hebdo.
Soy Sopheap claimed that he learnt this information from “government source.”
“It’s the Funcinpec decision, as for me, I don’t care,” Soy Sopheap commented. “They had the right to demonstrate. They have the right to cancel it. I’m taking note of their decision.”
“I am a journalist and I don’t have enemies,” he added.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Funcinpec, NRP plan merger ahead of May's local elections
Friday, 16 January 2009
Written by Neth Pheaktra and Brett Worthington
The Phnom Penh Post
FUNCINPEC and Norodom Ranariddh Party officials Thursday entered merger discussions ahead of upcoming local elections, Nhek Bun Chhay, Funcinpec secretary general and deputy prime minister, told the Post on Thursday.
"Funcinpec and the Norodom Ranariddh party will sign an MoU to create the Nationalist Alliance in the next week, and we will merge these two royalist parties," he said.
Nhek Bun Chhay said Thursday's meeting at the Funcinpec headquarters allowed both parties to discuss an aligned party's structure but added that time was needed to ensure the alliance would survive politically.
"Our priority is to join together and win some seats in the upcoming district, provincial and municipal council elections [to be held in] May 2009," he said.
The May elections are indirect - meaning only elected council members can vote for the new councils.
The ruling Cambodian People's Party holds 7,993 seats at commune level. Funcinpec holds just 274, with the NRP holding 425 - meaning even a merger would not enable them to beat the opposition Sam Rainsy Party's 2,660. The Hang Dara Democratic Movement has one seat.
NRP spokesman Suth Dina said despite a productive meeting Thursday, no deal has yet been reached.
"I am not really sure whether we will be able to unite or not, but the first meeting of representatives from both parties was fruitful," he said.
"It is time for nationalists from Funcinpec and the NRP to unite."
Should an MoU between the two parties be signed, Nhek Bun Chhay said the parties would unite under the historical name Funcinpec.
"We will preserve the old name Funcinpec because this name exists from a long time ago. I think it is time for nationalists from Funcinpec and the NRP to unite," he said.
The NRP was formed after Funcinpec ousted former party president Prince Ranariddh, then pressed charges of embezzlement against him - forcing him to flee into self-imposed exile in Malaysia, from which he returned last September.
The decision to try to unite the parties comes after Ranariddh's departure from politics and his acceptance of a ceremonial palace advisory role, and as Funcinpec continues to hemorrhage members to the CPP, following major losses at last years National Assembly election.
"Because of division before the last legislative election, both of these parties won only two chairs in the National Assembly. But if we unite, I think we will win many seats," Nhek Bun Chhay said.
Written by Neth Pheaktra and Brett Worthington
The Phnom Penh Post
WILL THEY MAKE IT?But observers question whether the much-fractured Royalist parties will be able to keep an alliance together to compete with the CPP.
Thun Saray, Adhoc president, said he thought the alliance was "a good idea" but questioned its longevity. "I still worry they cannot keep this alliance together in the long run," he said. "Whether they'd be capable of winning an election or not, I don't know."
FUNCINPEC and Norodom Ranariddh Party officials Thursday entered merger discussions ahead of upcoming local elections, Nhek Bun Chhay, Funcinpec secretary general and deputy prime minister, told the Post on Thursday.
"Funcinpec and the Norodom Ranariddh party will sign an MoU to create the Nationalist Alliance in the next week, and we will merge these two royalist parties," he said.
Nhek Bun Chhay said Thursday's meeting at the Funcinpec headquarters allowed both parties to discuss an aligned party's structure but added that time was needed to ensure the alliance would survive politically.
"Our priority is to join together and win some seats in the upcoming district, provincial and municipal council elections [to be held in] May 2009," he said.
The May elections are indirect - meaning only elected council members can vote for the new councils.
The ruling Cambodian People's Party holds 7,993 seats at commune level. Funcinpec holds just 274, with the NRP holding 425 - meaning even a merger would not enable them to beat the opposition Sam Rainsy Party's 2,660. The Hang Dara Democratic Movement has one seat.
NRP spokesman Suth Dina said despite a productive meeting Thursday, no deal has yet been reached.
"I am not really sure whether we will be able to unite or not, but the first meeting of representatives from both parties was fruitful," he said.
"It is time for nationalists from Funcinpec and the NRP to unite."
Should an MoU between the two parties be signed, Nhek Bun Chhay said the parties would unite under the historical name Funcinpec.
"We will preserve the old name Funcinpec because this name exists from a long time ago. I think it is time for nationalists from Funcinpec and the NRP to unite," he said.
The NRP was formed after Funcinpec ousted former party president Prince Ranariddh, then pressed charges of embezzlement against him - forcing him to flee into self-imposed exile in Malaysia, from which he returned last September.
The decision to try to unite the parties comes after Ranariddh's departure from politics and his acceptance of a ceremonial palace advisory role, and as Funcinpec continues to hemorrhage members to the CPP, following major losses at last years National Assembly election.
"Because of division before the last legislative election, both of these parties won only two chairs in the National Assembly. But if we unite, I think we will win many seats," Nhek Bun Chhay said.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Prince: Cambodian royalists to create new party if neglected
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prince Sisowath Thomico said that he would create a new royalist party if the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) tries to stifle royalist voices in the next government, national media reported Tuesday.
"I will try to find a means to make the voices of the royalists be heard. If there is only through the establishment of a political party, I will form a political party," Prince Thomico was quoted by the Cambodia Daily as saying.
Prince Thomico said he would wait until the new government forms to see whether royalists are given responsibilities.
He added that this new party would be different from his short-lived Sangkum Jatiniyum Front (SJF) Party because they would have enough time to work before the next election.
The SJF folded following the 2007 commune election, and the prince's allegiance bounced between Funcinpec and the Norodom Ranariddh Party for a few months before he returned to work at the royal palace, the newspaper said.
"I will try to find a means to make the voices of the royalists be heard. If there is only through the establishment of a political party, I will form a political party," Prince Thomico was quoted by the Cambodia Daily as saying.
Prince Thomico said he would wait until the new government forms to see whether royalists are given responsibilities.
He added that this new party would be different from his short-lived Sangkum Jatiniyum Front (SJF) Party because they would have enough time to work before the next election.
The SJF folded following the 2007 commune election, and the prince's allegiance bounced between Funcinpec and the Norodom Ranariddh Party for a few months before he returned to work at the royal palace, the newspaper said.
He's baaaaack: Thomico and more of his grandiose schemes
(Photo: DR, Cambodge Soir Hebdo)08 Sept. 2008
By Leang Delux
Cambodge Soir Hebdo
Translated from Khmer by Tola Ek
Click here to read the original article in French
Considering that the royalists are not represented in the current “so-called royalist” parties, Thomico said that he is ready to make a comeback if the CPP does not hold its promises.
The prince is caught by the political bug which itches him again. Lately, he brought up with some of his former political companions, the idea of forming a new political party in order to perpetuate the “royalist path.”
Prince Thomico declared to Cambodge Soir Hebdo: “It is not 100% certain, we are waiting to see how the CPP rule.” Hun Sen’s party announced that it would lead the country by using the Sangkum Reastr Niyum (SRN) – the political model initiated by Norodom Sihanouk between 1955 and 1970 – as its reference.
If the CPP does what it announced, the prince announced that he would be pleased to help it. To the contrary, if the CPP strays from this reference, he said that he is ready to form a new royalist party. To the prince, there is a void to be filled in because: “You Hocky’s NRP and Nhiek Bun Chhay’s Funcinpec are not royalist.”
Prince Thomico based his analysis on two main points: the borders issue and the land disputes. “During the SRN era, no foreign soldier set feet in Preah Vihear and there was no land dispute,” the prince summed up.
The creation of a new royalist party remains hypothetical nonetheless. Furthermore, a law could be adopted to ban members of the royal family from being involved in politics. Such an option would also please King-Father who called on members of the royal family to quit their political career. In the past, Thomico was favorable to this call as proved by his return to the royal palace at the beginning of this year.
The prince is caught by the political bug which itches him again. Lately, he brought up with some of his former political companions, the idea of forming a new political party in order to perpetuate the “royalist path.”
Prince Thomico declared to Cambodge Soir Hebdo: “It is not 100% certain, we are waiting to see how the CPP rule.” Hun Sen’s party announced that it would lead the country by using the Sangkum Reastr Niyum (SRN) – the political model initiated by Norodom Sihanouk between 1955 and 1970 – as its reference.
If the CPP does what it announced, the prince announced that he would be pleased to help it. To the contrary, if the CPP strays from this reference, he said that he is ready to form a new royalist party. To the prince, there is a void to be filled in because: “You Hocky’s NRP and Nhiek Bun Chhay’s Funcinpec are not royalist.”
Prince Thomico based his analysis on two main points: the borders issue and the land disputes. “During the SRN era, no foreign soldier set feet in Preah Vihear and there was no land dispute,” the prince summed up.
The creation of a new royalist party remains hypothetical nonetheless. Furthermore, a law could be adopted to ban members of the royal family from being involved in politics. Such an option would also please King-Father who called on members of the royal family to quit their political career. In the past, Thomico was favorable to this call as proved by his return to the royal palace at the beginning of this year.
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