Each candidate was given a chance to describe the party’s platforms and convince the audience why a vote for them would matter.
The CPP won the 2008 elections handily, securing 90 of 123 National Assembly seats.
In a letter to National Assembly President Heng Samrin, Sam Rainsy said that under the law he should have his immunity restored as a member of the Assembly.
The CPP appears to have widespread support in Takeo, where many villagers, especially village chiefs, post the party’s logos and signs.
NEC officials said the request was denied because the registration period is over.
Local station owners say they fear they will have their licenses revoked if they do broadcast such programming.
Students, monks, and supporters young and old gathered to greet Sam Rainsy, who is the head of the Cambodia National Rescue Party.
Cambodia loses and estimated $500 million each year to corruption, according to Transparency International, a US-based watchdog.
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy is expected to return to Cambodia on Friday, but he will so far not be allowed to run for office in the July 28 elections.
Hun Neang died July 12, following a battle with a chronic disease.
Opposition officials said Thursday they will meet following Sam Rainsy’s return to decide whether and how to push for his candidacy for office.
Experts say the withdrawal of US aid is a tricky matter, that’s because the US is seeking more support across Asia, in the midst of widening Chinese influence in the region.
Only 58 observers from three countries will take part in the July 28 polls, compared to 500 observers from 40 countries in 2008, officials said.
Sam Rainsy is expected to return Friday from nearly four years in exile, following a royal pardon last week.
The alleged threat comes just weeks after the Ministry of Information briefly banned radio stations from broadcasting foreign material, but quickly rescinded the ban.
The Cambodian People’s Party and the Cambodia National Rescue Party are each vying for the attention of the country’s 18- to 30-year-olds.
Sam Rainsy’s pardon last week came amid mounting criticism of this year’s election process, which critics say is not meeting international standards.
His alleged mistress, Keo Phanary, claims that she wants $10,000 in child support, for a child they had together while he was married.
Protesters came from at least 10 states across the country and included not only Cambodian-American citizens, but Buddhist monks, Khmer minorities from Vietnam and Montagnards.
Cabinet spokesman Phay Siphan said Friday that Prime Minister Hun Sen had sent a letter to the king requesting the pardon.
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