Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 20 – Ung Rithy, former head of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) in the United States, announced to resign from Cambodia National Rescue Movement (CNRM), initiated by Sam Rainsy, according to the letter of resignation of Ung Rithy dated on January 15, 2018.

Ung stated that the establishment of the movement results in division and that he would spare time to reunite the spirit of the CNRP which Supreme Court of Cambodia dissolved on November 16, 2017, according to the letter.

Ung Rithy stressed that any decision and activity of the movement are no longer his responsibility.

Former CNRP leaders on Sam Rainsy side created “National Movement” on January 12, 2018, which aims to restore democracy in Cambodia, demanding the release of former president Kem Sokha and free and fair elections in Cambodia. The movement is led by Sam Rainsy, Eng Chhay Eang, and Mu Sochua.

Immediately, 50 former CNRP members from Kem Sokha’s side did not support the illegal movement and announced to not involve. They remain working under the framework of CNRP under the leadership of Kem Sokha.

Yem Ponhearith, former lawmaker of CNRP, condemned the creation of the movement as well.
=FRESH NEWS