Kandal nixes CNRP television antenna

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Lay Samean and Shaun Turton

Local authorities have officially blocked the CNRP from building a television antenna on land it bought in Kandal province, further setting back the party’s attempts to establish a TV station ahead of upcoming elections.

The decision, based on health concerns expressed by 21 nearby families, deals another blow to the beleaguered Cambodia National Rescue Party, which was awarded a broadcast licence as part of a deal to end the political stalemate following the 2013 disputed elections.

Yim Sovann said the move was clearly politically motivated but said the opposition could not afford to contest the ruling, saying he hoped the next location would not present such hurdles.

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