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A sign of the times: CNRP begins removing placards featuring Rainsy


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The CNRP has begun replacing its signage around the nation with new boards that display only the party’s rising sun logo, officials said yesterday, a change necessitated by amendments banning the use of former opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s image that are expected to pass the Senate today.

 

Placards featuring founding Cambodia National Rescue Party leader Sam Rainsy and his former deputy and current party leader Kem Sokha clasping hands alongside the logo have been on display ever since shortly after the two leaders merged their parties to form the CNRP five years ago yesterday.

 

However, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party last week passed new changes to the Law on Political Parties through the National Assembly that would allow for the forced dissolution of any party that uses the image, voice or written materials of a convicted criminal.

 

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sign-times-cnrp-begins-removing-placards-featuring-rainsy

 

 
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