The refusal of the Cambodian National Election Committee to register the opposition Candlelight Party is another worrying sign of shrinking space for political parties to compete in the upcoming general election.
The European Union strongly objects to the decision taken today by the Cambodia Electoral Authority, which adds to depriving Cambodia’s citizens of the right to choose their representatives.
Democratic elections demand open, inclusive and credible political competition and citizens to be allowed to freely choose their representatives.
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