CNRP Lawmaker Capitulates, Apologizes to Assembly President

PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times) – Facing suspension from his seat in the National Assembly for criticizing its president on Facebook two weeks ago, Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) lawmaker Um Sam An has apologized for the comments and asked for forgiveness.

“I have used impolite language about Samdech president on social media affecting the reputation of Samdech president,” Mr. Sam An wrote in his letter to National Assembly President Heng Samrin. “My impolite behavior and words have affected the prestige of the National Assembly as well as the reputation of Samdech president,” he continued.

“Please Samdech president forgive me accordingly,” he requested in the July 24 letter.

Interviewed about the letter over the weekend, Mr. Sam An said he was trying to prevent the dispute from escalating. “It might never end,” he explained.

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