Hun Sen calls for non-violent election campaigns

PHNOM PENH, 24 June 2013 (The Cambodia Herald) -- Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday appealed to authorities and the police to help maintain the safety and security of the country and its people to make sure next month's election will be conducted without political violence.

He said he will not appear in any election campaign starting from this Thursday to July 26, and this will be the last time he makes a public statement.

“We will hold a general election in 34 days, so we have to ensure a free and fair election without violence," he said at inauguration ceremony in Kampong Cham, asking his party members to be patient and avoid any sort of violence.

“If any  propaganda made by the opposition party affects the Cambodian People’s Party, we will have to file a complaint with the National Election Committee," he said, adding that if it's a more serious matter, we will file a complaint with the court.

Hun Sen also appealed to the citizens of Cambodia to not play loud megaphones that are intended to interrupt the campaigns of other political parties when they meet their supporters in their areas.

He meanwhile said today that, supporters of the opposition party in Phnom Penh, Kampot, Siem Reap and Kampong Cham have joined the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), and more members in Kandal province will also join the CPP tomorrow.

In this case, he asked the opposition party not to condemn the supports who have left their party to join the CPP because it’s the political right of every individual.

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