|
Visit our special sections for latest developments and analysis:
|
|
 |
Sam Rainsy rally over alleged Cambodian electoral fraud fizzles
A rally called by Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy to protest against alleged electoral fraud has reportedly failed to attract its hoped-for support.
The Sam Rainsy Party called the public demonstration to demand that the National Election Committee recount ballots from the February 3rd local elections which were declared null and void in six communes.
Sam Rainsy claimed 1,000 people attended the rally which marched through the capital, on government officies and to the European Union mission.
However, police and independent witnesses put the numbers at between 250 and 300.
The ruling Cambodian People's Party dominated the local district elections -- known as commune elections -- held in 1,621 communes.
According to unofficial results the CPP won control 1,600 communes, SRP 13 and the royalist FUNINPEC party the remainder.
The final results are expected to be announced on Monday.
24/02/2002 12:47:23 | ABC Radio Australia News
Back
|
|
|
|
Related Stories
|
|
24/02/2002 12:47:20
UN suspends repatriation of Vietnamese refugees from Cambodia
24/02/2002 12:45:50
Former Khmer Rouge military chief charged with crimes against humanity
21/02/2002 13:42:02
EU urges UN to keep up talks on Khmer Rouge trials
19/02/2002 12:42:40
Asian election monitors urge Cambodian electoral reform
|
|
Related Sites
|
|
Radio Australia - Khmer Service
Featuring news, information and language education content in Khmer.
World News
from Radio Australia
News across Asia, the Pacific and beyond.
|
