Phnom Penh (FN), Jun. 6 – The representatives of the Cambodian Association in Australia, on behalf of international observers, said that the 5th mandate communal election was conducted in a free and fair manner.

“During the mission in Cambodia, we visited various polling stations to observe the general situations of the electoral process from the opening of the ballot boxes to the ballot casting by voters to vote counting. In addition, we met with government leaders, members of political parties, representative of the NEC and members of the civil society. We observed that the electoral process proceeded peacefully and democratically,” according to the statement seen by Fresh News on Monday (Jun 6).

"Though Cambodia's democracy is young, its democratic model can be a good example for other post-conflict countries in the conduct of democratic elections. Our observation shows that the process through elections in Cambodia has thrived continuously since the first democratic UN-administered election in 1993."

"We can say that the NEC is an independent body with professionalism, which ensures that Cambodian voters can vote freely and peacefully. As Cambodians living abroad, we are so satisfied with these great achievements in the electoral progress and democracy."
=FRESH NEWS