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CPP moves on Party Law to possibly destroy the CNRP


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Legislation proposed yesterday by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party would vest authorities with broad powers to dissolve political parties that violate any law or threaten the “security of the state” or “national unity”, while also barring convicted criminals from leadership positions and outlawing money sourced from abroad.

 

Or, in the words of one CNRP lawmaker yesterday: “This law would abolish the CNRP.” The measures, widely seen as aimed squarely at the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, were set out in a formal draft to amend the 1997 Law on Political Parties, debated by the National Assembly’s permanent committee.

 

The sweeping proposals, including the creation of five new articles and changes to 27 more, were called for by Prime Minister Hun Sen in recent speeches.

 

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-moves-party-law

 

 
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