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Monday, September 23, 2013

NA’s First Session Begins as Scheduled

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Cambodia (Kohker) - The first session of the National Assembly for the fifth legislature officially began this morning without the presence of all 55 elected lawmakers of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Opposition Leaders and Parliamentary Candidates Swear not to Attend Assembly Session

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(Cambodia-Kohker) -  Leaders of the Opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have taken their parliamentary candidates to the sacred Temple of Angkor Wat in the northeastern province of Siem Reap to swear not to attend the first session of the National Assembly on 23 September 2013.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Ministry of Interior Informs Local Authorities of the Current Situation

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(AKP) - Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior instructed local authorities at all levels to inform urgently people of the real current situation and to call on people to remain calm for social stability and normal lives, according to an instruction signed on Sept. 19 by H.E. Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Sam Rainsy Tells King that CNRP Lawmakers Will not Attend Assembly Session

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Cambodia (Kohker) – Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) President Sam Rainsy has sent a letter to His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, informing him that the opposition lawmakers will not attend the first session of the National Assembly as scheduled on 23 September 2013.

Opposition Confirms its boycott on NA’s Opening Session

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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.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Government Calls on Citizens to Respect the King and Constitution

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Cambodia (AKP) - The Royal Government of Cambodia has called on the entire Cambodian citizens to preserve the value and dignity, and to highly respect His Majesty King of the Nation and faithfully abide by the Constitution.

CPP Says Its Elected Lawmakers are Ready to Attend NA Opening Session

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Cambodia (Kohker) – The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) issued an open statement on 19 September 2013 announcing that all its elected lawmakers will attend the 1st session of the National Assembly on 23 September 2013, at the invitation of the King.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

King, Again, Asks Opposition Lawmakers To Attend First NA Session

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Cambodia (Kohker) - His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has appealed once again to all 55 elected lawmakers of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) to attend the first session of the National Assembly to be held on September 23, 2013.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Monk Attempts to Set Himself on Fire

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Cambodia (Kohker) - A Buddhist monk attempted unsuccessfully to set himself on fire on the CNPR’s platform in front of thousands of demonstrators at the Freedom Park this morning.

NA General Secretariat’s Announcement of NA First Session Ceremony

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Cambodia (Kohker) - The National Assembly’s General Secretariat issued a press release today informing the public that the first session of the fifth legislature of the National Assembly will be opened on September 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m., under the chairmanship of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.

CNRP Ends Its Three-Day Mass Protest

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Cambodia (Kohker) - The CNRP’s three-day mass demonstration held at Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park ended this evening. Before announcing to close the mass protest, CNRP president Sam Rainsy and Vice president Kem Sokha told their supporters that the CNRP would continue its political talks with the CPP in order to demand what they want.

CPP and CNRP Leaders Meet for Third Time to Resolve Differences

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Cambodia (Kohker) – Leaders of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) met again at the National Assembly building for a third time this morning to continue their political talks in order to find solution to their differences over the recent general election.

Monday, September 16, 2013

King Calls on Compatriots to Stop Using Violence

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Cambodia (Kohker) – His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, issued a Royal message this morning urging all demonstrators and authorities to cease using violence after violent clashes erupted Sunday, the first day when the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) began its three-day mass demonstration to protest the results of the recent general election.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

CPP Thanks King For Chairing Meeting With CNRP

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Cambodia (Kohker) - The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has issued a statement expressing its gratitude to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni for presiding over a meeting between top leaders of the CPP and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) on September 14 and vowing to always follow the royal guidance.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

"I'm naked because I'm sad", Miley Cyrus defends her controversial video Wrecking Ball (Video)

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She made headlines earlier this week with another attention-seeking display of flesh by going fully nude in her new hit video Wrecking Ball. But Miley Cyrus says her nudity actually has a deep and very personal message to communicate to her fans.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

King and Queen-Mother Return Home

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Cambodia (Kohker) – His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and Her majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk returned home this afternoon from China where they had stayed since August 12 for a routine medical checkup.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

CNRP Leader Visit Phnom Penh's O'Russey Market Vendors

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Cambodia (Kohker) - Opposition Cambodia national Rescue Party (CNRP) President Sam Rainsy has told reporters that his party had not received any invitation from His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, inviting newly elected members of the National Assembly of the 5th term to open its first legislative meeting yet.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

CPP’s Announcement Of Support To Official Election Results

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Cambodia (Kohker) – Immediately after the National Election Committee (NEC) announced the official results of the July 28 general election this morning, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) released a statement, expressing its support to the election results.

“The election of the National Assembly Members for the fifth Legislature held on July 28, 2013 proceeded freely and fairly in accordance with the

CNRP Rejects Final Election Results, Announces Further Mass Protests

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Cambodia (Kohker) - Opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has rejected the official results of the recent election as announced by the National Election Committee (NEC) this morning.

“The CNRP does not recognize and does not support the results of the election as announced this morning by the NEC,” CNRP President Sam Rainsy said at a press conference this afternoon, “because the results does not reflect the will of the people and are unfair for them. So we still continue our protest in order to find the truth, especially to demand the establishment of an independent commission to investigate and to find the truth in order to render justice to the voters.”

NEC Announces Official Results of Election

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The National Election Committee (NEC) released the official results of the July 28 general election this morning, handing victory to the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Hun Sen.