Cambodian parliamentary election, 2003
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The 2003 Cambodian parliamentary election took place on 27 July 2003 in Cambodia
to elect members of the National Assembly
. The election was won by the incumbent
Prime Minister
Hun Sen
's Cambodian People's Party
, who claimed a majority of 73 seats in the 123-seat parliament. However due to the requirement for a two-thirds majority to elect a Prime Minister, a new government was not formed until July 2004 when a deal was reached with the Funcinpec
party.
party. The last election in 1998
saw significant amounts of violence and intimidation of opposition supporters. It took place a year after Funcinpec had been violently ousted from the coalition government by the Cambodian People's Party. However following the election they once more formed a coalition with Hun Sen as Prime Minister
and Funcinpec's leader Prince Norodom Ranarridh, the son of King
Norodom Sihanouk
, as his deputy.
In local elections in 2002 the Cambodian People's Party performed strongly leading in 1,597 of the 1,621 communes of Cambodia
. Meanwhile the Funcinpec party suffered a setback dropping to only 22% of the vote.
and a royalist politician, however it was much reduced from previous elections. During the campaign the United States Secretary of State
Colin Powell
visited Cambodia, met all three main party leaders and called on all parties to have fair coverage in the media. The opposition were able to get some time on television during the campaign
, but there were many reports in rural areas of voters being intimidated by the Cambodian People's Party. In total 22 parties contested the election but only three were seen as real contenders in the election.
The Cambodian People's Party had control of much of the media
in Cambodia, the most money and a superior party machine
. The party campaigned on the economic development
they said that they were bringing to Camdodia and in the March before the election they announced a 1.5 billion dollar
program to counter poverty
. The party and their leader Hun Sen won support from voters due to their presiding over the most peaceful period in the countries recent history after ending the rule of the Khmer Rouge
. The party had the strongest support in rural
areas of Cambodia, but younger voters in urban
areas were more desirous of change and therefore supportive of the opposition.
The two main opposition parties criticised the government of Hun Sen for its corruption and pledged to improve health and education in Cambodia. Funcinpec called for reform of the economy and for more foreign investment
, but their leader, Norodom Ranariddh
, was seen as being ineffective and his party's popularity was in decline. Meanwhile the Sam Rainsy Party
criticised corruption, pledged more money for health, education and civil servant pay and attempted to attract the poor. The party had grown in strength since the previous election but their leader Sam Rainsy
was seen as being authoritarian.
in the election was high with over 80% casting ballot
s. The results saw the Cambodian People's Party win a clear majority of seats but fell short of the two-thirds majority required in order to elect a Prime Minister on their own. Funcinpec lost ground dropping from the 31% they had won in 1998 to only just over 20% this time, while the Sam Rainsy Party rose to 22% from 14% in 1998.
Source: "Election results". Cambodia National Election Committee. Accessed June 18, 2008.
ing parliament the two parties were persuaded by the King to attend the swearing in
at the end of September, but remained firm in rejecting joining a government led by Hun Sen. However despite no government being formed, a caretaker administration
run by Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party was able to continue.
A provisional agreement was said to have been reached in November on a three party government led by Hun Sen but the opposition later denied this. Personal dislike between the three parties and the opposition of the Cambodia People's Party to a three party government meant negotiation
s on forming a government dragged on into 2004. Eventually, 11 months after the election, towards the end of June 2004 the Cambodia People's Party and Funcinpec reached an agreement under which ministerial
seats would be divided up 60-40 between them and Hun Sen would remain Prime Minister. On the 15 July 2004 the Cambodian parliament finally approved the new government with 96 of the 123 members voting in favour. There was a significant increase in the number of ministers to 207, including 7 deputy prime minister
s and 180 cabinet ministers
, in order to reach agreement on the new government.
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
to elect members of the National Assembly
National Assembly of Cambodia
The National Assembly of Cambodia or Radhsphea is the lower house of the Parliament of Cambodia.It has 123 members, elected for five year terms by proportional representation, using provinces as constituencies of 1 to 18 members, and the D'Hondt method of seat distribution.-Elections:Summary of the...
. The election was won by the incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Cambodia
The Prime Minister of Cambodia , is the head of government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Prime Minister is appointed by the King under Article 119 of the Constitution and is responsible for leading the government of the Kingdom.-Constitutional powers:The powers of the Prime Minister are established...
Hun Sen
Hun Sen
Hun Sen is the current Prime Minister of Cambodia.He has been the sole leader of the Cambodian People's Party , which has governed Cambodia since the Vietnamese-backed overthrow of the Khmer Rouge in 1979...
's Cambodian People's Party
Cambodian People's Party
The Cambodian People's Party is the current ruling party of Cambodia.This party was formerly known as Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party...
, who claimed a majority of 73 seats in the 123-seat parliament. However due to the requirement for a two-thirds majority to elect a Prime Minister, a new government was not formed until July 2004 when a deal was reached with the Funcinpec
Funcinpec
FUNCINPEC is a royalist political party in Cambodia. Before the 2008 election, FUNCINPEC and the Cambodian People's Party formed a coalition government, although FUNCINPEC's significance has decreased steadily since 1998, when it had an equal relationship with the CPP in the coalition.FUNCINPEC is...
party.
Background
Cambodia became a democracy in the early 1990s with the first democratic election held in 1993. After both elections during the 1990s the Cambodian People's Party formed coalition governments with the royalist FuncinpecFuncinpec
FUNCINPEC is a royalist political party in Cambodia. Before the 2008 election, FUNCINPEC and the Cambodian People's Party formed a coalition government, although FUNCINPEC's significance has decreased steadily since 1998, when it had an equal relationship with the CPP in the coalition.FUNCINPEC is...
party. The last election in 1998
Cambodian parliamentary election, 1998
General elections were held in Cambodia on 26 July 1998. The result was a victory for the Cambodian People's Party, which won 64 of the 122 seats. Voter turnout was 93.7%.-Results:...
saw significant amounts of violence and intimidation of opposition supporters. It took place a year after Funcinpec had been violently ousted from the coalition government by the Cambodian People's Party. However following the election they once more formed a coalition with Hun Sen as Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Cambodia
The Prime Minister of Cambodia , is the head of government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Prime Minister is appointed by the King under Article 119 of the Constitution and is responsible for leading the government of the Kingdom.-Constitutional powers:The powers of the Prime Minister are established...
and Funcinpec's leader Prince Norodom Ranarridh, the son of King
King of Cambodia
The King of Cambodia is the head of state of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The King's power is limited to that of a symbolic figurehead to whom people are to give love and respect...
Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk regular script was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until his semi-retirement and voluntary abdication on 7 October 2004 in favor of his son, the current King Norodom Sihamoni...
, as his deputy.
In local elections in 2002 the Cambodian People's Party performed strongly leading in 1,597 of the 1,621 communes of Cambodia
Administrative divisions of Cambodia
Cambodia is divided into twenty-three provinces and the capital Phnom Penh. Provinces are further subdivided into districts and municipalities . Districts are divided into communes and quarters , then further divided into villages...
. Meanwhile the Funcinpec party suffered a setback dropping to only 22% of the vote.
Campaign
The run-up to the election saw some violence including the killing of a judgeJudge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
and a royalist politician, however it was much reduced from previous elections. During the campaign the United States Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence...
Colin Powell
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African American to serve in that position. During his military...
visited Cambodia, met all three main party leaders and called on all parties to have fair coverage in the media. The opposition were able to get some time on television during the campaign
Political campaign
A political campaign is an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making process within a specific group. In democracies, political campaigns often refer to electoral campaigns, wherein representatives are chosen or referendums are decided...
, but there were many reports in rural areas of voters being intimidated by the Cambodian People's Party. In total 22 parties contested the election but only three were seen as real contenders in the election.
The Cambodian People's Party had control of much of the media
News media
The news media are those elements of the mass media that focus on delivering news to the general public or a target public.These include print media , broadcast news , and more recently the Internet .-Etymology:A medium is a carrier of something...
in Cambodia, the most money and a superior party machine
Political machine
A political machine is a political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses , who receive rewards for their efforts...
. The party campaigned on the economic development
Economic development
Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area...
they said that they were bringing to Camdodia and in the March before the election they announced a 1.5 billion dollar
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
program to counter poverty
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
. The party and their leader Hun Sen won support from voters due to their presiding over the most peaceful period in the countries recent history after ending the rule of the Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge literally translated as Red Cambodians was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea, who were the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, led by Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen and Khieu Samphan...
. The party had the strongest support in rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
areas of Cambodia, but younger voters in urban
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
areas were more desirous of change and therefore supportive of the opposition.
The two main opposition parties criticised the government of Hun Sen for its corruption and pledged to improve health and education in Cambodia. Funcinpec called for reform of the economy and for more foreign investment
Foreign direct investment
Foreign direct investment or foreign investment refers to the net inflows of investment to acquire a lasting management interest in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor.. It is the sum of equity capital,other long-term capital, and short-term capital as shown in...
, but their leader, Norodom Ranariddh
Norodom Ranariddh
Prince Norodom Ranariddh is the second son of former king Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia and a half brother of the current king, Norodom Sihamoni.-Biography:...
, was seen as being ineffective and his party's popularity was in decline. Meanwhile the Sam Rainsy Party
Sam Rainsy Party
The Sam Rainsy Party is a personalist and more or less liberal party in Cambodia. The party is a member of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats...
criticised corruption, pledged more money for health, education and civil servant pay and attempted to attract the poor. The party had grown in strength since the previous election but their leader Sam Rainsy
Sam Rainsy
Sam Rainsy is a Cambodian politician.Sam Rainsy was born in Phnom Penh, son of Sam Sary, a member of Cambodia's government for a time in the 1950s. He moved to France in 1965, studied there and then worked in a variety of Parisian financial companies...
was seen as being authoritarian.
Results
Voter turnoutVoter turnout
Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election . After increasing for many decades, there has been a trend of decreasing voter turnout in most established democracies since the 1960s...
in the election was high with over 80% casting ballot
Ballot
A ballot is a device used to record choices made by voters. Each voter uses one ballot, and ballots are not shared. In the simplest elections, a ballot may be a simple scrap of paper on which each voter writes in the name of a candidate, but governmental elections use pre-printed to protect the...
s. The results saw the Cambodian People's Party win a clear majority of seats but fell short of the two-thirds majority required in order to elect a Prime Minister on their own. Funcinpec lost ground dropping from the 31% they had won in 1998 to only just over 20% this time, while the Sam Rainsy Party rose to 22% from 14% in 1998.
Election winners
| Province | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Banteay Meanchey Province | Yim Chhaily Yim Chhaily Yim Chhaily is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Banteay Meanchey in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Banteay Meanchey Province | Vong Kan Vong Kan Vong Kan is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Banteay Meanchey in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Banteay Meanchey Province | Pal Sam Oeun Pal Sam Oeun Pal Sam Oeun is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Banteay Meanchey in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Banteay Meanchey Province | Try Chheang Huot Try Chheang Huot Try Chheang Huot is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Banteay Meanchey in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:Try Chheang Huot was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Banteay Meanchey Province | Kimsour Phirith Kimsour Phirith Kimsour Phirith is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Banteay Meanchey in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Banteay Meanchey Province | Nheb Bunchin Nheb Bunchin Nheb Bunchin is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Banteay Meanchey in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Battambang Province Battambang Province Battambang is a province in northwestern Cambodia. It is bordered to the North with Banteay Meanchey, to the West with Thailand, and to the East and South with Pursat. The capital of the province is the city of Battambang. The name, meaning 'lost staff', refers to the legend of Preah Bat Dambang... |
Sar Kheng Sar Kheng Sar Kheng is the Cambodian Minister of the Interior. In this capacity he also holds the rank of Deputy Prime Minister. He is a member of the Cambodian People's Party and is one of the highest ranking members of that party. Sar has been the Minister of the Interior since 1998... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Battambang Province | Nim Thot Nim Thot Nim Thot is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Battambang in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Battambang Province | Ngin Khorn Ngin Khorn Ngin Khorn is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Battambang in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Battambang Province | Ly Kim Leang Ly Kim Leang Ly Kim Leang is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Battambang in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Battambang Province | Dul Koeun Dul Koeun Dul Koeun is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Battambang in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Battambang Province | Eng Chhai Eang Eng Chhai Eang Eng Chhai Eang is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Sam Rainsy Party. His educational name was Khat Bunsin. He graduated from the university of health science in 1993. In 1992, he joined the youth movement of Funcinpec Party. Since then, he also wrote the article for a newspaper until 2003. He... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Battambang Province | Toan Vanthara Toan Vanthara Toan Vanthara is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Battambang in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Battambang Province | Nhek Bunchhai Nhek Bunchhai Nhek Bunchhai is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Battambang in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampong Cham Province | Heng Samrin Heng Samrin Heng Samrin is a Cambodian politician. He was the chairman of the People's Republic of Kampuchea and the State of Cambodia , and later vice chairman and chairman of the National Assembly of Cambodia since 2006.... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Math Ly Math Ly Math Ly is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Hor Nam Hong | Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Chhor Leang Huot Chhor Leang Huot Chhor Leang Huot is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Khiev Kanharith | Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Im Sothy Im Sothy Im Sothy is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Yos Son Yos Son Yos Son is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Ith Prang Ith Prang Ith Prang is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | N. Ranariddh | Funcinpec |
| Kampong Cham Province | You Hokry You Hokry You Hokry is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Funcinpec party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampong Cham Province | Chhim Siek Leng Chhim Siek Leng Chhim Siek Leng is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Funcinpec party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampong Cham Province | Kong Vibol Kong Vibol Kong Vibol is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party .-References:Kong Vibol is the Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance and Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, .... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampong Cham Province | Monh Saphan Monh Saphan Monh Saphan is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Kampong Cham Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampong Cham Province | Sam Rainsy Sam Rainsy Sam Rainsy is a Cambodian politician.Sam Rainsy was born in Phnom Penh, son of Sam Sary, a member of Cambodia's government for a time in the 1950s. He moved to France in 1965, studied there and then worked in a variety of Parisian financial companies... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Mao Monyvann Mao Monyvann Mao Monyvann is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Thak Lany Thak Lany Thak Lany is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Cheam Channy Cheam Channy Cheam Channy is a Cambodian politician and member of parliament for the opposition Sam Rainsy Party . He was elected as a representative for Battambang Province in the 1998 National Elections, then again for Kompong Cham province in 2003.On 3 February 2005, a vote in the Cambodian National... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Cham Province | Amath Yashya Amath Yashya Amath Yashya is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kampong Cham Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. Yahya is an ethnic Cham.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Chhnang Province | Kong Sam Ol Kong Sam Ol Kong Sam Ol is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Chhnang Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Chhnang Province | Uk Rabun Uk Rabun Uk Rabun is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Chhnang Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Chhnang Province | Tram Iv Teuk Tram Iv Teuk Tram Iv Teuk is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Chhnang Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. In 2008 he became the Minister of Public Works and Transport of the government of Cambodia.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Chhnang Province | Sok San Sok San Sok San is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Kampong Chhnang Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampong Speu Province | Say Chhum Say Chhum Say Chhum is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Speu Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Speu Province | Hem Khorn Hem Khorn Hem Khorn is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Speu Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Speu Province | Ly Son Ly Son (politician) Ly Son is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Speu Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Speu Province | Samrith Pech Samrith Pech Samrith Pech is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Speu Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Speu Province | Nuth Rumdoul | Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Speu Province | Leu Laysreng | Funcinpec |
| Kampong Thom Province | Nguon Nhel Nguon Nhel Nguon Nhel is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Thom Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Thom Province | Un Neung Un Neung Un Neung is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Thom Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Thom Province | Thong Khon Thong Khon Thong Khon is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Thom Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Thom Province | Poa Try Poa Try Poa Try is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampong Thom Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampong Thom Province | Sok Pheng Sok Pheng Sok Pheng is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kampong Thom Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kampong Thom Province | Poa Bun Sreu Poa Bun Sreu Poa Bun Sreu is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Kampong Thom Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampot Province | Ney Pena | Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampot Province | Chay Saing Yun Chay Saing Yun Chay Saing Yun is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampot Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampot Province | Som Kimsuor Som Kimsuor Som Kimsuor is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kampot Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kampot Province | Than Sina Than Sina Than Sina is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Kampot Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampot Province | Mam Bun Neang Mam Bun Neang Mam Bun Neang is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Funcinpec party and was elected to represent Kampot Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in the 2003 National Elections. He was the Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh and a supporter of Prince Ranariddh.... |
Funcinpec |
| Kampot Province | Kieng Vang Kieng Vang Kieng Vang is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kampot Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kandal Province Kandal Province Kandal is a province of Cambodia. Its capital is Ta Khmao town . The province completely surrounds, but does not include, the national capital Phnom Penh... |
Hun Sen Hun Sen Hun Sen is the current Prime Minister of Cambodia.He has been the sole leader of the Cambodian People's Party , which has governed Cambodia since the Vietnamese-backed overthrow of the Khmer Rouge in 1979... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kandal Province | Tep Ngorn Tep Ngorn Tep Ngorn is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kandal Province | Chhay Than | Cambodian People's Party |
| Kandal Province | Mom Chim Huy Mom Chim Huy Mom Chim Huy is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kandal Province | Ho Non Ho Non Ho Non is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kandal Province | Chan Cheng Chan Cheng Chan Cheng is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kandal Province | Chrea Sochenda Chrea Sochenda Chrea Sochenda is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kandal Province | Ngor Sovann Ngor Sovann Ngor Sovann is a Cambodian politician. He was born on July 15, 1970. He was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Kandal Province | N. Sereyvouth | Funcinpec |
| Kandal Province | Hong Sun Huot Hong Sun Huot Hong Sun Huot the Cambodian Minister of Health and Chairman of the National AIDS Authority, as well as a Senior Minister. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. Hong is a third generation Chinese-Cambodian, with ancestral... |
Funcinpec |
| Kandal Province | Sun Chan Thol Sun Chan Thol Sun Chanthol is a Cambodian politician. Currently he is the Senior Minister and Vice Chairman of Council for the Development of Cambodia . He was elected to represent Kandal Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.... |
Funcinpec |
| Koh Kong Province Koh Kong Province Koh Kong is a province of Cambodia. The name means "Kŏng Island Province". Its capital is Koh Kong.-Geography:The most south-western province of Cambodia, Koh Kong has a long undeveloped coastline and a mountainous, forested and largely inaccessible interior which embraces part of the Cardamom... |
Ay Khorn Ay Khorn Ay Khorn is a Cambodian politician. He is a member of the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Koh Kong Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in the 2003 elections.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kratie Province Kratié Province Kratié or Kracheh is a province in northeastern Cambodia. It borders Stung Treng to the north, Mondulkiri to the east, Kampong Thom to the west, Kampong Cham and Vietnam to the south.... |
Im Chhun Lim Im Chhun Lim Im Chhun Lim is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kratié Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003, and serves as the country's Minister for Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. Born in Kratie, Lim is of Chinese... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kratie Province | Chhan Saphan Chhan Saphan Chhan Saphan is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kratié Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Kratie Province | Princess N. Ratanatevy | Funcinpec |
| Mondulkiri Province | Rath Sarem Rath Sarem Rath Sarem is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Mondulkiri Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Choulong Somora Choulong Somora Choulong Somora is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Yim Sovann Yim Sovann Yim Sovann is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Son Chhay Son Chhay Son Chhay is a Cambodian politician. Born on 1 January 1956, Son Chhay graduated in 1984 from Flinders University in Australia with a Bachelor Degree in Mathematical Science. This was followed by a Diploma in Education from Adelaide University in 1985. He currently belongs to the opposition Sam... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Keo Remy Keo Remy Keo Remy is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Ho Vann Ho Vann Ho Vann is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Sok Soty Sok Soty Sok Soty is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Chea Sim Chea Sim Chea Sim is a Chinese Cambodian politician. He was the President of the National Assembly from 1981–98 and is currently the President of the Senate .-Biography:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Sim Ka Sim Ka Sim Ka is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Keat Chhon Keat Chhon Keat Chhon is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Um Nhanh Um Nhanh Um Nhanh is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | N. Vichora | Funcinpec |
| Phnom Penh Municipality | Khy Taing Lim Khy Taing Lim Khy Taing Lim is the Cambodian Minister for Public Works and Transport. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. Lim is of Chinese descent.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Preah Vihear Province | Suk Sam Eng Suk Sam Eng Suk Sam Eng is a Cambodian politician. He is a member of the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Preah Vihear in the National Assembly of Cambodia in the 2003 elections.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Chea Soth Chea Soth Chea Soth is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Nhim Vanda Nhim Vanda Nhim Vanda is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Cheam Yeab Cheam Yeab Cheam Yeab is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Ek Sam Ol Ek Sam Ol Ek Sam Ol is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Pen Panha Pen Panha Pen Panha is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Min Sean Min Sean Min Sean is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Veng Sereyvuth Veng Sereyvuth Veng Sereyvuth is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Prey Veng Province | Kuoch Ky Kuoch Ky Kuoch Ky is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. Kuoch is currently serving as the Secretary of State for Commerce and is of Chinese descent, being the son of Chinese immigrants from Jieyang.... |
Funcinpec |
| Prey Veng Province | Princess Sisowath Santha | Funcinpec |
| Prey Veng Province | Chea Poch Chea Poch Chea Poch is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Prey Veng Province | Khim Veasna Khim Veasna Khim Veasna is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Prey Veng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Pursat Province | Suy Sem Suy Sem Suy Sem is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Pursat Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Pursat Province | Chin Bun Sean Chin Bun Sean Chin Bun Sean is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Pursat Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Pursat Province | Mey Norn Mey Norn Mey Norn is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Pursat Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Pursat Province | Ly Thuch Ly Thuch Ly Thuch is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Pursat Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Ratanakiri Province | Bou Thang Bou Thang Bou Thang is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Ratanakiri Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Siem Reap Province | Tea Banh Tea Banh Tea Banh is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Defence for Cambodia. He is a former general and a member of the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in the 2003 elections... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Siem Reap Province | Cham Prasith Cham Prasith Cham Prasidh is the Cambodian Minister of Trade and Commerce. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Siem Reap Province | Sieng Nam Sieng Nam Sieng Nam is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Siem Reap Province | Keo Saphal Keo Saphal (Siem Reap politician) Keo Saphal is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Siem Reap Province | Pou Sohtireak Pou Sohtireak Pou Sohtireak is the Cambodian Minister for Industry, Mines and Energy. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. Pou holds both Cambodian and American citizenship, which he acuried the latter during his studies in Oregon... |
Funcinpec |
| Siem Reap Province | Ker Sonarorth Ker Sonarorth Ker Sonarorth is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Sihanoukville Municipality | Suos Kanan Suos Kanan Suos Kanan is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Sihanoukville in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Stung Treng Province Stung Treng Province Stung Treng is a northern province of Cambodia.-Description:The Cambodia/Lao border is located in the north of Stung Treng Province. The Mekong river crosses the province roughly in its midst.-History of stung treng:... |
Sorn Inthor Sorn Inthor Sorn Inthor is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Stung Treng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Svay Rieng Province | Men Sam Orn Men Sam Orn Men Sam An is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Svay Rieng Province | Him Chhem Him Chhem Him Chhem is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Svay Rieng Province | Hul Savorn Hul Savorn Hul Savorn is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Svay Rieng Province | Duong Vanna Duong Vanna Duong Vanna is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Svay Rieng Province | Khun Haing Khun Haing Khun Haing is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Takeo Province | Sok An Sok An Sok An is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.Sok An is Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Takeo Province | So Khun So Khun So Khun is the Cambodian Minister of Posts and Telecommunication. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. He is of Chinese descent, with ancestry from Meizhou.... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Takeo Province | Mok Mareth Mok Mareth Mok Mareth is a Cambodian politician and Minister of the Environment. He was born in Rumchang, Samraŏng District, Takeo province, Cambodia.-Political career:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Takeo Province | Chan Sarun Chan Sarun Chan Sarun is a Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003. The younger brother of the late Cambodian-American actor Haing S... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Takeo Province | Nin Saphon Nin Saphon Nin Saphon is a Cambodian politician. She belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Takeo Province | Keo Saphal Keo Saphal (Takeo politician) Keo Saphal is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Takeo Province | Khek Vandy Khek Vandy Khek Vandy is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to Funcinpec and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Funcinpec |
| Takeo Province | Kuoy Bun Reun Kuoy Bun Reun Kuoy Bun Reun is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Sam Rainsy Party and was elected to represent Takeo Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Sam Rainsy Party |
| Keb Municipality | Kea Sahorn Kea Sahorn Kea Sahorn is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Kep in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Pailin Municipality | Y Chhean Y Chhean Y Chhean is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Pailin in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
| Uddar Meanchey Province | Nou Sam Nou Sam Nou Sam is a Cambodian politician. He belongs to the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Oddar Meancheay Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 2003.-References:... |
Cambodian People's Party |
Source: "Election results". Cambodia National Election Committee. Accessed June 18, 2008.
Aftermath
Following the election Funcinpec and the Sam Rainsy Party refused to attend parliament and formed an "Alliance of Democrats" in order to block Hun Sen from being elected Prime Minister again. They rejected the official results and said that they had been manipulated by the Cambodian People's Party. After initially boycottBoycott
A boycott is an act of voluntarily abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest, usually for political reasons...
ing parliament the two parties were persuaded by the King to attend the swearing in
Oath
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at the end of September, but remained firm in rejecting joining a government led by Hun Sen. However despite no government being formed, a caretaker administration
Caretaker government
Caretaker government is a type of government that rules temporarily. A caretaker government is often set up following a war until stable democratic rule can be restored, or installed, in which case it is often referred to as a provisional government...
run by Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party was able to continue.
A provisional agreement was said to have been reached in November on a three party government led by Hun Sen but the opposition later denied this. Personal dislike between the three parties and the opposition of the Cambodia People's Party to a three party government meant negotiation
Negotiation
Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more people or parties, intended to reach an understanding, resolve point of difference, or gain advantage in outcome of dialogue, to produce an agreement upon courses of action, to bargain for individual or collective advantage, to craft outcomes to satisfy...
s on forming a government dragged on into 2004. Eventually, 11 months after the election, towards the end of June 2004 the Cambodia People's Party and Funcinpec reached an agreement under which ministerial
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
seats would be divided up 60-40 between them and Hun Sen would remain Prime Minister. On the 15 July 2004 the Cambodian parliament finally approved the new government with 96 of the 123 members voting in favour. There was a significant increase in the number of ministers to 207, including 7 deputy prime minister
Deputy Prime Minister
A deputy prime minister or vice prime minister is, in some counties, a government minister who can take the position of acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent. The position is often likened to that of a vice president, but is significantly different, though both...
s and 180 cabinet ministers
Cabinet (government)
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, in order to reach agreement on the new government.