Opposition Confirms its boycott on NA’s Opening Session

Cambodia (Kohker) – Opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNPR) has announced its decision not to attend first session of the National Assembly to be held on 23 September under the chairmanship of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.

Opposition party president Sam Rainsy told a press conference held at its headquarters in Phnom Penh this morning that all of the CNPR’s elected 55 lawmakers will not attend the opening session.

“There is no rush to hold the session as we still have more time,” he said, adding that his CNRP needs further talks with the ruling Cambodian People’s Party to resolve their election dispute.

His Majesty the King has announced recently that he will preside over the National Assembly’s opening session as scheduled on 23 September.

The ruling CPP has also announced that all of its 66 lawmakers will attend the meeting although the opposition will boycott it.

Meanwhile, CNRP senior official Prince Sisowath Thomico has announced that he will go on hunger strike at Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple hill located in the heart of Phnom Penh, in order to demand justice for voters.