As Barack Obama prepares to enter the White House as US president in January, he will be facing a list of expectations. Within Cambodia, hopes range from improved US diplomacy, trade and technical assistance from the government and better enforcement of human rights and democracy from other organizations. Cambodia’s relationship with the US was improving, [...]
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Multiple Parties a Worry for Opposition Voice
November 20th, 2008 
Cambodian News An independent election monitor expressed concern Wednesday that the increase of political parties in the National Assembly could weaken the political voice of the opposition. In July’s elections, the Sam Rainsy, Human Rights, Norodom Ranariddh and Funcinpec parties all won seats, and if they remain disjointed, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, with its 90 seats, [...]
Government Welcomes New US President
November 6th, 2008 Cambodian News Officials from Cambodia’s key ministries welcomed the election of Barack Obama as US president Wednesday, saying they were optimistic his administration would continue the good relations that have grown between the countries in recent years. “In the past, we have had a good relationship with the US government, regarding counterterrorism, also with the FBI, CIA [...]
Opposition Cites Election Law as Top Hurdle
November 6th, 2008 Cambodian News The newly appointed secretary-general of the opposition Sam Rainsy Party says she will face many challenges to expand its influence. The top challenge, though, continues to be the National Election Committee, said Ke Sovannaroth. An imbalanced election law leads to discrimination against opposition supporters, messy voter lists, biased election officers and media broadcasts, and the [...]