Opposition warns to end negotiation, stage protest

 

PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) – Opposition leader Sam Rainsy warned that the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) would stop negotiation with the Cambodian People’s Party if there is no agreement on reform of members of National Election Committee (NEC). 

“We will stop the negotiation … It is useless because it is a delay in order to lie to foreign countries to get funds,” Sam Rainsy, president of Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), said Wednesday to his supporters in a newly-created Tbong Khmom province. 

“We have to talk about the keys for change to National Election Committee,” he said. “We will resume talk if there is change to the National Election Committee”. 

The Cambodian-French politician said CNRP will lead the protest after stopping negotiation with Cambodian People’s Party. 

“We have nothing other than protest. Protest is our last choice,” he added.

The CPP and CNRP failed to issue joint statement in their meeting on Monday this week after 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. 

Despite failure of the joint statement, the two parties plan to meet again on March 17 for further discussion.

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