No provision for Cambodians to vote from abroad, says NEC

The National Election Committee (NEC) said yesterday it is “impossible” to allow migrant workers in neighbouring Thailand to vote for upcoming elections, citing the lack of a legal framework.

The reaction was made after some political parties members and civil society organisations requested the NEC to facilitate Cambodian migrant workers abroad to have the right to participate in the upcoming commune and national elections in accordance with the Constitution.

Moeun Tola, executive director of the Centre for Alliance of Labour and Human Rights (Central) said yesterday that migrant workers have the right to elect their leaders, citing Article 34 of the Constitution which states all Cambodian shall enjoy the right to vote and to stand as candidates for the elections.