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Resolution on the Dissolution of the CNRP in Cambodia

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the dissolution of Cambodia's main opposition party (CNRP) and calls for the restoration of democratic rights and the release of political prisoners.
10 14.12.2017
Other
election
civil law
human rights
political party
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses serious concern over the dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
  • The decision by the Supreme Court bans 118 CNRP politicians from political activity for five years.
  • Opposition leader Kem Sokha was arrested and faces potential long-term imprisonment despite claims of parliamentary immunity.
  • The resolution calls for the repeal of repressive amendments to the Law on Political Parties and electoral laws.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: notably the dissolution of CNRP Party MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: notably the dissolution of CNRP Party MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the banning of the opposition MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the banning of the opposition MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the banning of the opposition MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the banning of the opposition Cambodia: the banning of the opposition
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