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Cambodian opposition lawmakers attend plenary session after almost 2-month boycott

Xinhua, December 16, 2015 Adjust font size:

Opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) lawmakers returned to the National Assembly Wednesday, ending a nearly two-month boycott that began after an assault on two of their lawmakers.

Thirty-four CNRP lawmakers led by party's vice president Kem Sokha joined 68 ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) lawmakers, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, to debate three draft laws during a plenary session on Wednesday.

The return of the opposition lawmakers to the parliament came after talks between Kem Sokha and CPP vice president Sar Kheng on Thursday last week and the two sides vowed to continue strengthening the culture of dialogue.

They also agreed to continue to solve the remaining issues based on the spirit of national unification and reconciliation in accordance with the principle of multi-party liberal democracy and the rule of law.

CNRP spokesman Yem Ponharith said the party's end of parliamentary boycott "aims to continue enhancing the culture of dialogue and ensuring the democratic process in Cambodia."

The opposition party had boycotted the parliament after two of its lawmakers were badly beaten by a group of people on Oct. 26.

The National Assembly is comprised of 123 seats, including 68 from the CPP and 55 from the CNRP. Enditem