August 24, 2012
Leader of the Cambodian
opposition and SRP (LI Full Member), Sam Rainsy
MP, along with Tioulong Saumura MP visited
the LI Secretariat to discuss the role the international community can
play in ensuring free, democratic elections in Cambodia. Mr. Sam
emphasised that "it would be hypocrisy to talk about elections in 2013
if the leader of the opposition is not allowed to freely enter the
country or to contest the election due to political persecution." He
informed LI that the new merged
opposition party "Cambodia National Rescue Party" has filed its
request for registration. As a truly patriotic party it "fully supports
Cambodia's pledge to get a seat at the UN Security Council, but only as a
credible international partner, i.e. if it implements the
recommendations for organising free elections". Sam Rainsy warned of the
lack of response by the government, which could lead towards election
boycott, sounding resolute: "I hope for dialogue. But no matter the
outcome, I will return to Cambodia despite the threats to my freedom and
life. I count on the support of liberals world-wide".
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