State of confusion
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Political uncertainty has reigned in Cambodia since UN-sponsored elections in May 1993. The pro-royalist Funcinpec party received 45% of the vote while the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), which supports the ruling State of Cambodia (SOC) government, received 38%. The SOC regime called the election a fraud and instigated the attempted secession of six eastern provinces. By Jun 15 the attempt had failed. Funcinpec, CPP and the Khmer Rouge may form a unified government. Prince Norodom Sihanouk's dispute with two of his sons, Princes Norodom Ranariddh and Norodom Chakrapong, is a further complication.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Surface calm: power-sharing pact brings little change
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The Cambodian People's Party (CPP), which lost UN-sponsored elections in May 1993 to the pro-royalist Funcinpec party, has apparently settled on cooperation as the best strategy for holding on to power. CPP has consented to a power-sharing agreement with Funcinpec whereby CPP will hold 51 seats in the constituent assembly while Funcinpec holds 58. The constituent assembly must draw up a new constitution by September 1. CPP's retention of superior armed forces and failure to place any of its key members in the assembly suggest that it has no real intention of giving up power.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Chaos in the north
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A coup has been carried out in Cambodia by the country's second prime minister, Hun Sen. Prince Norodom Ranriddh has promised to oppose the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) led by Hun Sen, and the prince's Funcinpec party controls areas in western and northern Cambodia. The situation is complicated further by the presence of the Khmer Rouge which has retained pcokets of northern Cambodia. There are an estimated 3,000 Khmer Rouge troops in the north.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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