Parties’ rhetoric heats up

Opposition deputy leader Kem Sokha has promised to retire from politics if his Cambodia National Rescue Party does not win a resounding victory in the 2018 general election.

The CNRP deputy president made the comments in a speech in Kampong Cham province on Saturday, during which he also urged other parties that intend to field candidates in 2018 to join forces with the country’s main opposition.

“I dare to say that we will win because the [CNRP] is still keeping to its position and not turning away. I want to call on all Khmer patriots in all political parties to consider the national democratic interest and unite with the [CNRP],” he said.

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