Cambodia concluded its election over the weekend following which Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party declared a landslide victory. The vote has been widely dismissed as a sham due to the election being a one-horse race. Voters destroyed their ballets in resistance to the vote in a country where an election boycott is a criminal offence.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned such voters to turn themselves in or face legal consequences.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cambodia-elections-voting-begins-in-southeast-asian-country-where-boycott-is-criminal-offence-618557">edging the end of his fourth decade</a> in power posted on Telegram that of the 125 seats in the parliament, his party has won 120 seats while a royalist party won five.&nbsp;

Hun Sen said the turnout - the second highest in three decades - proved calls by his mostly overseas-based rivals to undermine the election with protest ballots had failed.

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Hun Sen’s party has been described as a political behemoth with a vast war chest. He faced no viable opponent during Sunday’s elections after a ruthless, years-long crackdown on its rivals and ban on its only big opponent in May.

Polls on Sunday (July 23) closed with a turnout of 84 per cent according to the election committee, with 8.1 million people voting in a much-criticised contest between CPP and 17 mostly obscure parties.

"We have won in a landslide,” said CPP spokesperson Sok Eysan.

<h2>Cambodia election: Prime Minister Hun Sen's son Hun Manet likely to succeed</h2>

Prime Minister Hun Sen has ruled Cambodia for 38 years. With a calibrated transition to anointing his eldest son Hun Manet as successor, the leader has effectively eliminated obstacles in the form of competition in Cambodian politics.

Hun Sen has signalled his son Hun Manet – who currently commands the Royal Cambodian Army – “could be” the prime minister next month.&nbsp;

Since the 1990s, when the United Nations helped Cambodia transition into a functioning democracy after years of civil war and an atrocious Khmer Rouge regime, Hun Sen's party has won all six national elections every five years.&nbsp; 
 
Sunday’s election is Hun Sen’s seventh consecutive win.

Hun Sen has managed to consolidate his authoritarian leadership by controlling the military, police, and influential interests, neutralising opponents through various means such as co-opting, imprisoning, or exiling them.

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Cambodia concluded its election over the weekend following which Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party declared a landslide victory. The vote has been widely dismissed as a sham due to the election being a one-horse race.

Cambodia concluded its election over the weekend following which Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party declared a landslide victory. The vote has been widely dismissed as a sham due to the election being a one-horse race. Voters destroyed their ballets in resistance to the vote in a country where an election boycott is a criminal offence. Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned such voters to turn themselves in or face legal consequences. Colombia election: What are the results like? Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is edging the end of his fourth decade in power posted on Telegram that of the 125 seats in the parliament, his party has won 120 seats while a royalist party won five. Hun Sen said the turnout - the second highest in three decades - proved calls by his mostly overseas-based rivals to undermine the election with protest ballots had failed. Also watch | Cambodia's ruling party claims election victory × Hun Sen’s party has been described as a political behemoth with a vast war chest. He faced no viable opponent during Sunday’s elections after a ruthless, years-long crackdown on its rivals and ban on its only big opponent in May. Polls on Sunday (July 23) closed with a turnout of 84 per cent according to the election committee, with 8.1 million people voting in a much-criticised contest between CPP and 17 mostly obscure parties. "We have won in a landslide,” said CPP spokesperson Sok Eysan. Cambodia election: Prime Minister Hun Sen's son Hun Manet likely to succeed Prime Minister Hun Sen has ruled Cambodia for 38 years. With a calibrated transition to anointing his eldest son Hun Manet as successor, the leader has effectively eliminated obstacles in the form of competition in Cambodian politics. Hun Sen has signalled his son Hun Manet – who currently commands the Royal Cambodian Army – “could be” the prime minister next month. Since the 1990s, when the United Nations helped Cambodia transition into a functioning democracy after years of civil war and an atrocious Khmer Rouge regime, Hun Sen's party has won all six national elections every five years. Sunday’s election is Hun Sen’s seventh consecutive win. Hun Sen has managed to consolidate his authoritarian leadership by controlling the military, police, and influential interests, neutralising opponents through various means such as co-opting, imprisoning, or exiling them. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cambodia elections: Prime Minister Hun Sen's party wins seventh one-horse election in a row

People in Cambodia began casting their votes during the country's national&nbsp;elections on Sunday (July 23) with the dominance of&nbsp;long-time leader, Hun Sen, who is nearing the completion of his fourth decade in power.

Voters in the capital&nbsp;Phnom Penh expect the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) to once again sweep all 125 seats in parliament.

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Hun Sen has held on to power for 38 years. He&nbsp;faces no real opposition as the only significant challenger deemed credible in media reports was disqualified in May.

Critics have dismissed the election as a mere facade. Many Western nations, including the United States, have expressed concerns about the&nbsp;integrity of elections.

While campaigning for re-election, Hun Sen has hinted that this might be his final term, as he plans to hand over control to his eldest son, Hun Manet, who currently commands the Royal Cambodian Army.

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These indications have raised questions about the state of democracy&nbsp;under Hun Sen's rule.&nbsp;

Since the 1990s, when the United Nations helped Cambodia transition into a functioning democracy after years of civil war and the Khmer Rouge regime, Hun Sen's party has won all six national elections every five years. He has managed to consolidate his authority by controlling the military, police, and influential interests, neutralising opponents through various means such as co-opting, imprisoning, or exiling them.

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To boost voter turnout despite the lack of choices, the government has made it a criminal offence to boycott the election or tamper with ballot papers.

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The disqualification of the main opposition party, the Candlelight Party, on a technicality, further solidifies Hun Sen's grip on power, after they garnered significant support in the previous local elections.

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A total of 17 other parties are participating in this year's election.

They are mostly small, new, or aligned with the ruling party, making them unlikely to pose any credible challenge.

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People in Cambodia began casting their votes during the country's national elections on Sunday (July 23) with the dominance of long-time leader, Hun Sen, who is nearing the completion of his fourth decade in power. Voters in the capital Phnom Penh expect the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) to once again sweep all 125 seats in parliament. Cambodia elections: Who is Hun Sen? Hun Sen has held on to power for 38 years. He faces no real opposition as the only significant challenger deemed credible in media reports was disqualified in May. Critics have dismissed the election as a mere facade. Many Western nations, including the United States, have expressed concerns about the integrity of elections. While campaigning for re-election, Hun Sen has hinted that this might be his final term, as he plans to hand over control to his eldest son, Hun Manet, who currently commands the Royal Cambodian Army. Also watch | Cambodia Elections 2023: Hun Sen has retained power for four decades × These indications have raised questions about the state of democracy under Hun Sen's rule. Since the 1990s, when the United Nations helped Cambodia transition into a functioning democracy after years of civil war and the Khmer Rouge regime, Hun Sen's party has won all six national elections every five years. He has managed to consolidate his authority by controlling the military, police, and influential interests, neutralising opponents through various means such as co-opting, imprisoning, or exiling them. Cambodia elections: Boycotting elections a criminal offence To boost voter turnout despite the lack of choices, the government has made it a criminal offence to boycott the election or tamper with ballot papers. Also watch | Elephant used to transport ballot boxes as Cambodia heads to polls The disqualification of the main opposition party, the Candlelight Party, on a technicality, further solidifies Hun Sen's grip on power, after they garnered significant support in the previous local elections. Cambodia elections: How many parties are contesting? A total of 17 other parties are participating in this year's election. They are mostly small, new, or aligned with the ruling party, making them unlikely to pose any credible challenge. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cambodia elections: Voting begins in Southeast Asian country where boycott is criminal offence

The Cambodian election commission, on Monday (May 15) refused to register and disqualified the sole opposition Candlelight Party (CP) from contesting in the upcoming elections in July. This comes after the CP failed to submit certain documents, said the officials, in a statement.

The move would also leave incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) running virtually unopposed. While there are other parties in the country who have registered for the July 23 elections, CP being the main opposition to one of the world’s longest-serving leaders it is seen as the only viable challenger to Hun Sen’s ruling CPP.&nbsp;

Notably, over the years the incumbent PM, who has been in power for nearly four decades now, has garnered criticism as activists and diplomats accuse him of using the legal system to crush the opposition especially prior to elections.&nbsp;

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This has also raised fears of undermining the democratic process in the Southeast Asian country. Hun Sen has previously said the CPP will dominate politics for up to 100 years.&nbsp;

As opposed to the newly reincarnated CP from the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) which is just over a year old. The CNRP had been disbanded in 2017 after a ruling by the country’s Supreme Court which led to a landslide victory for the CPP. Hun Sen’s party won every seat after the opposition CNRP had been&nbsp;dissolved ahead of the national elections in 2018.&nbsp;

According to reports, several CRNP members have either been detained or convicted of crimes while many have fled the Southeast Asian country following Hun Sen’s crackdown on critics. However, Candlelight deputy president Son Chhay, as per Reuters, has said that they would appeal this move in the constitutional court.&nbsp;

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A CP spokesperson Kimsour Phirith told AFP the ban was “unreasonable because we already have grassroots support,” adding that “It is difficult for Cambodia to walk the path of plural-party democracy because we cannot compete in the elections.”&nbsp;

Last month, Human Rights Watch, an international organisation, accused the Cambodian government of stepping up attacks on the opposition which led to assaults against members of CP.&nbsp;

Foreign governments need to send a clear message, that “dismantling opposition parties and disqualifying, assaulting, and arresting their members before election day means that there won't be any real election at all,” stated the HRW, in a statement on April 24.&nbsp;

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A prominent candidate, Rong Chhun, who sought to directly challenge Hun Sen was disqualified last week due to a previous conviction for incitement. Hun Sen has threatened CP leaders with “prison” if they rally supporters and protest the ban, as per AFP. Around 9.7 million Cambodians are set to vote in the upcoming elections for 125 MPs in the National Assembly.

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The Cambodian election commission, on Monday (May 15) refused to register and disqualified the sole opposition Candlelight Party (CP) from contesting in the upcoming elections in July.

The Cambodian election commission, on Monday (May 15) refused to register and disqualified the sole opposition Candlelight Party (CP) from contesting in the upcoming elections in July. This comes after the CP failed to submit certain documents, said the officials, in a statement. The move would also leave incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) running virtually unopposed. While there are other parties in the country who have registered for the July 23 elections, CP being the main opposition to one of the world’s longest-serving leaders it is seen as the only viable challenger to Hun Sen’s ruling CPP. Notably, over the years the incumbent PM, who has been in power for nearly four decades now, has garnered criticism as activists and diplomats accuse him of using the legal system to crush the opposition especially prior to elections. ALSO READ | Cambodia ruling party claims 'huge victory' in vote decried as 'sham' This has also raised fears of undermining the democratic process in the Southeast Asian country. Hun Sen has previously said the CPP will dominate politics for up to 100 years. As opposed to the newly reincarnated CP from the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) which is just over a year old. The CNRP had been disbanded in 2017 after a ruling by the country’s Supreme Court which led to a landslide victory for the CPP. Hun Sen’s party won every seat after the opposition CNRP had been dissolved ahead of the national elections in 2018. According to reports, several CRNP members have either been detained or convicted of crimes while many have fled the Southeast Asian country following Hun Sen’s crackdown on critics. However, Candlelight deputy president Son Chhay, as per Reuters, has said that they would appeal this move in the constitutional court. ALSO WATCH | Cambodia Opposition leader Kem Sokha gets 27 years of house arrest A CP spokesperson Kimsour Phirith told AFP the ban was “unreasonable because we already have grassroots support,” adding that “It is difficult for Cambodia to walk the path of plural-party democracy because we cannot compete in the elections.” Last month, Human Rights Watch, an international organisation, accused the Cambodian government of stepping up attacks on the opposition which led to assaults against members of CP. Foreign governments need to send a clear message, that “dismantling opposition parties and disqualifying, assaulting, and arresting their members before election day means that there won't be any real election at all,” stated the HRW, in a statement on April 24. ALSO READ | Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha charged with treason, sentenced to 27 years in detention A prominent candidate, Rong Chhun, who sought to directly challenge Hun Sen was disqualified last week due to a previous conviction for incitement. Hun Sen has threatened CP leaders with “prison” if they rally supporters and protest the ban, as per AFP. Around 9.7 million Cambodians are set to vote in the upcoming elections for 125 MPs in the National Assembly. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cambodia’s sole opposition disqualified ahead of July elections

Voting got under way in Cambodia on Sunday in a Senate election that the ruling party of Prime Minister Hun Sen was expected to sweep following a crackdown on opposition.

The vote, to elect 58 members of the 62-strong Senate, will see 123 members of parliament and thousands of commune councillors vote across Cambodia. The country&#39;s king and National Assembly each appoint a further two Senate members.

Rights groups and members of the opposing Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have called the vote a &quot;sham&quot; and &quot;undemocratic&quot; after almost half of the councillors were stripped of their right to vote after the CNRP was dissolved by a court last November at the government&#39;s request.

&quot;This election is different from before because there is no opposition party,&quot; said Thav Bunthy, 58, a commune councilor from Hun Sen&#39;s ruling Cambodian People&#39;s Party (CPP). &quot;It&#39;s not just good for my party but also for the country,&quot; he said, speaking outside a polling station in Phnom Penh.

The dissolution of the CNRP was followed by the arrest of its leader, Kem Sokha, last year for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government with U.S. help, an accusation both the United States and Kem Sokha have rejected.

The CNRP condemned the vote on Sunday, saying its 5,062 commune councillors and lawmakers had been stripped of their voting rights.

&quot;The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) calls on all friendly countries of Cambodia and the United Nations to not accept the results of the Senate election,&quot; the CNRP said in a statement.

Advocacy group ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights APHR said the vote cannot be considered &quot;a legitimate democratic exercise&quot;, after the dissolution of CNRP and the overall climate of repression over the past year.

Voting got underway in Cambodia on Sunday in a Senate election

Voting got under way in Cambodia on Sunday in a Senate election that the ruling party of Prime Minister Hun Sen was expected to sweep following a crackdown on opposition. The vote, to elect 58 members of the 62-strong Senate, will see 123 members of parliament and thousands of commune councillors vote across Cambodia. The country's king and National Assembly each appoint a further two Senate members. Rights groups and members of the opposing Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have called the vote a "sham" and "undemocratic" after almost half of the councillors were stripped of their right to vote after the CNRP was dissolved by a court last November at the government's request. "This election is different from before because there is no opposition party," said Thav Bunthy, 58, a commune councilor from Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP). "It's not just good for my party but also for the country," he said, speaking outside a polling station in Phnom Penh. The dissolution of the CNRP was followed by the arrest of its leader, Kem Sokha, last year for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government with U.S. help, an accusation both the United States and Kem Sokha have rejected. The CNRP condemned the vote on Sunday, saying its 5,062 commune councillors and lawmakers had been stripped of their voting rights. "The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) calls on all friendly countries of Cambodia and the United Nations to not accept the results of the Senate election," the CNRP said in a statement. Advocacy group ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights APHR said the vote cannot be considered "a legitimate democratic exercise", after the dissolution of CNRP and the overall climate of repression over the past year.

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