The success of the 5th Mandate Commune/Sangkat Council Election is another testimony to the progress of Cambodia’s democracy and the election outcomes truly reflect the will of the Cambodian people.
The remarks were made by a delegation of Think Tank 2022 Forum led by its Director General Hon. Dr. Yun Young-Ho who joined the Sunday’s election observation.
“Overall, the delegation is of the view that the election was successfully organised in a free, fair, inclusive, peaceful, transparent and safe environment and in accordance with international standard and practices,” they underlined in a statement released at a press conference yesterday. “The conduct of this election has demonstrated the considerable experience that Cambodia has acquired in organising local and parliamentary elections over the course of more than two decades.”
The Think Tank 2022 Forum delegation also spoke highly of the good preparation process, and high professionalism and integrity of National Election Committee (NEC) staff.
The delegation noted that all the relevant Cambodian authorities had put immense efforts in providing a conducive condition for all political parties to participate in the election, based on the principles of inclusiveness, transparency, free and fairness, which essentially ensured against any major incidents that could undermine the process and the results of this subnational election.
“[…], the delegation of the Think Tank 2022 Forum would like to commend the Cambodian voters who have actively exercised their rights at the ballot box, the political parties for their commitment to respect the rules and regulations and the relevant authorities for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the Commune Election.
The Think Tank 2022 Forum is a Civil Society platform of the Universal Peace Federation that brings together world leaders, scholars as well as experts from across the world to discuss peace and security issues and to seek peaceful solutions, including reconciliation and reunification in the region.
Some 7.38 million eligible voters or 80.19 percent of the registered voters voted in the 5th Commune/Sangkat Council Election held on June 5, 2022 with the participation of 17 political parties, reflecting a vibrant participation in the multi-party-democratic process. According to the preliminary figures, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won most of the commune/Sangkat council seats, followed by the opposition Candlelight Party (CLP).
Besides Think Tank 2022 Forum, CDI, AIPA, IPTP, ICAPP, IO (Independent Observers), and CAPDI have also issued their statements supporting the smooth, peaceful and non-violent process of the election.
Source: Agency Kampuchea Press