CNRP puts pressure on Hun Sen’s CPP

 

PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) – Cambodia National Rescue Party sent a letter to the Cambodian People’s Party to seek its confirmation over reform of National Election Committee. 

Even though the CNRP’s demand was blamed and criticized, CPP senior official said CPP would answer this Thursday evening, following a decision made by its top leaders. 

“What is the position of the CPP over the reform of National Election Committee (NEC) which shall become a constitutional institution, and its membership shall be approved by two-third majority of the members of National Assembly?” Son Chhay, chairman of CNRP’s working group, said Thursday. 

Chhay said there would be no meeting which was scheduled for March 17 if the CPP negatively responses to the letter of CNRP. That means the opposition would suspend its negotiation until the CPP considers its request. 

The CPP, and CNRP failed to issued joint statement after their meeting on March 10 due to disagreement on mechanism for NEC reform. 

The CNRP wanted to redefine the role of the NEC and the appointment of NEC members to be approved by a two-third majority of the members of the National Assembly. 

But the CPP denied and criticized the demands.