VOICED : Cambodian opposition rejects Hun Sen

The Cambodian elections saw a united opposition but failed to unseat the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP), led by Hun Sen, who has been in power for 28 years. Despite claims of electoral irregularities, the CPP won 68 out of 123 seats, though fewer than in 2008. Opposition leader Sam Rainsy, who returned from exile, rejected the results, citing unfair practices. Although some violence occurred post-election, normalcy returned to Phnom Penh. The official results are pending, but Hun Sen is expected to remain in power until at least 2018.

What was a significant challenge for the opposition parties in the Cambodian elections?

• Insufficient campaign funds

• The popularity of the ruling CPP

• Lack of international support

• Lack of unity among opposition parties

How many seats did the ruling CPP claim to have won in the election?

• 123 seats

• 100 seats

• 68 seats

• 55 seats

What was a notable change in the opposition's performance compared to the 2008 poll?

• They had more campaign funds

• They had fewer candidates

• They won more seats

• They won fewer seats

Why did opposition leader Sam Rainsy reject the provisional election results?

• He was not in the country

• He was not allowed to campaign

• He believed the results were fraudulent

• He was not allowed to vote

What was the situation in Phnom Penh after the elections?

• Continued violence and unrest

• A state of emergency declared

• Mass protests and demonstrations

• A return to normalcy