Bloodied foreigners
Article Abstract:
The aftermath of Cambodia's election, held under UN auspices in late May 1993, is uncertain due to various factors. These factors include the unwillingness of the Phnom Penh government to abide by the result, Prince Norodom Sihanouk's unsuccessful effort at setting up a new government on Jun 3 and the interference of several foreign nations. Japan, France and Russia endorse Sihanouk's aspirations while the US, the UK, China and Australia oppose him. The royalist Funcinpec party, which won the election with 45% of the vote, will probably have to form a coalition government.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Blood and irony: royal feud further complicates peace process
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A rift between three members of Cambodia's royal family is exacerbating efforts to bring peace and orderly government to that country following UN-sponsored elections in May 1993. The dispute concerns Prince Norodom Sihanouk and two of his sons, Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Prince Norodom Chakrapong. Ranariddh's pro-royalist Funcinpec party won the elections while the Cambodian People's Party, backed by Chakrapong, lost. This defeat prompted Chakrapong to lead a short-lived attempt by seven provinces to secede. Sihanouk at times has supported and attacked both sons.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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End of the line: can the monarchy survive beyond Sihanouk?
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The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) is actively working to keep King Sihanouk from approaching any return to power, going so far as to confiscate pro-royalty pamphlet materials. Political strife has encouraged a nationwide movement to restore the monarchy's authority, a step many thought they were taking when they elected the royalist political faction. The CPP gained the ascendancy, however, and intends to keep it, perhaps by maneuvering to select the successor to the ailing King.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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