CNRP in the house
Phnom Penh Post | 8 August 2014
They held out for more than ten months hoping to force the
government into making real reforms but on Friday, Cambodia's opposition
finally took their seats in parliament.
In something of a departure from the past, Friday's session was a largely civil affair, albeit with some customary ribbing.
The CNRP's decision to join came after their leader Sam Rainsy and
Prime Minister Hun Sen struck a deal last month that included the
overhaul of Cambodia's National Election Committee.
Rainsy says the deal is no sell out but many of his party faithful
remain highly skeptical and those observing or guiding the new agreement
say there are many tests to come of this fragile new political dynamic.
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