Rainsy addresses supporters, heads to France

Leaders of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party yesterday made a video appeal from the Philippines urging supporters not to waver ahead of upcoming elections, even as party president Sam Rainsy returned to France, where he has spent years in self-imposed exile in the past.

In a video recorded during a meeting with senior CNRP lawmakers in Manila on Saturday and posted on Rainsy’s Facebook page yesterday, Rainsy and deputy president Kem Sokha told supporters to refrain from violence following an arrest warrant and court summons being issued against Rainsy by a Cambodian court.

The two veteran politicians said the CNRP’s stance remained unchanged. “Even though there were some recent political events that have changed things, our stance and goals remain the same. Our resolve and commitment is still the same.

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