The Cambodian
People’s Party has the honor to inform all citizens that on 28 August 2013, the
CNRP issued a statement calling for non-violent mass demonstration on 7
September 2013 to protest 28 July 2013 election result of the fifth mandate of
the National Assembly prior to the official announcement of the official
electoral outcome under the so-called disguised pretext harbored by the CNRP as
election “irregularities.” Thus far, the NEC and Constitutional Council which
mandated and tasked by law have been resolving complaints lodged by the CNRP in
accordance with laws by transparency and fair manner.
Despite
the above mentioned, the CNRP continues to demand establishing a special committee
to resolve irregularities, the move which violates the Constitution of the
Kingdom of Cambodia on new Chapter 12 new article 136 (paragraph 2): “the
Constitutional Council has the right to review and adjudicate dispute related
to National Assembly and the Senate elections.”
The
CPP, since the beginning, always adheres the fraternity and sincere cooperative
spirit with the CNRP following the Royal guidance of His Majesty the King of
the Kingdom of Cambodia and strictly abides by the Constitution and laws in
force in order to find appropriate political resolution for the interest of our
nation and citizens.
The
CPP, with true good will, has participated in every dialogue with the CNRP
including the past meeting which was facilitated by NEC on 3 August 2013 and
the two bilateral meeting on 9 and 20
August 2013. Although there remains differences, the CPP is still ready to
resume any dialogue to seek resolution of the remaining issues based on the
result of election and the spirit of national reconciliation.
In
the case of the CNRP declaring a non-violent mass demonstration against the
election outcome prior to the official announcement of the said outcome will impact
on the daily conduct of current living in peace of the people and also running
against the will expressed by the people who have casted their votes. Such an
act is also an intention to negate the election which was evaluated by national
and international public opinions as peaceful, free, and transparent.
The
CPP appeals to the CNRP to heighten national and people’s interest and to
jointly solve the remaining issues avoiding the use of any means which
contradict democracy, multi-party system, and rule of law.
The
CPP, once again, appeals to all citizens to exercise patience, calm, and work
in solidarity to safeguard peace and social stability for the current and
future harmony and prosperity of our nation.
Phnom Penh 29 August
2013
Cambodian People’s Party
