Khmerization: Cambodians return homes for election

Saturday 26 July 2008

Cambodians return homes for election

The Cambodian People's Party headquarters in Phnom Penh. As leaders of Cambodia's genocidal Khmer Rouge near trial at a UN-backed court, Prime Minister Hun Sen has claimed much of the credit in voters' eyes ahead of elections Sunday, experts say

(AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

Cambodian opposition party leader Sam Rainsy, seen here on July 24, has accused members of Hun Sen's government of collaborating with the Khmer Rouge. Cambodian politicians made a final push for votes on the last day of campaigning for an election Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party is expected to dominate.

(AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy)

Supporters of Human Rights party in Kampong Cham province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is poised to extend his 23-year grip on power Sunday in general elections unfolding with the kingdom locked in a military standoff with neighbouring Thailand

(AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy)

Supporters of Sam Rainsy in Phnom Penh. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is poised to extend his 23-year grip on power Sunday in general elections unfolding with the kingdom locked in a military standoff with neighbouring Thailand

(AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

Cambodians leave Phnom Penh city for their hometown July 26, 2008 for voting day tomorrow. Cambodia is due to hold a general election on July 27.