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Cambodia National Rescue Party

The Cambodia National Rescue Party, commonly abbreviated as CNRP, (Khmer: គណបកកសងងងងងជតត,
Khmer pronunciation:[kuəən paʔ sɑŋkruəh ciət], literally: "Party of Rescuing the Nation") was a major
political party in Cambodia. It was founded in 2012 as a merger between the Sam Rainsy Party and
Human Rights Party.[1]

Cambodia National Rescue Party

គណបកកសងងងងងជតត

Cambodian National Rescue Party logo.jpg

Founded 17 July 2012

Dissolved 16 November 2017

Merger of Sam Rainsy Party

Human Rights Party

Headquarters 576 National Road 2, Sangkat Chakangrae Leu, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh

Ideology Liberalism

Economic liberalism

Khmer nationalism

Populism

Political position Centre

International affiliation Liberal International

Regional affiliation Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats

Colors Blue

Slogan Rescue, Serve, Protect

Website

www.cnrp7.org

Politics of Cambodia

Political parties

Elections

The party believed in the strengthening of freedom and human rights, institution of free and fair
elections, and defending Cambodia's "national integrity". It became the sole challenger to the
Cambodian People's Party after the 2013 election. Its official motto was "rescue, serve, protect" (Khmer:
សងងងងង បងមមម ករពរ) and the logo for the CNRP is the rising sun.

Party leader Kem Sokha was arrested in September 2017 after which the party was in danger of being
dissolved, allegedly for being part of a foreign plot to overthrow Prime Minister Sen.[2][3][4] The case
was heard by the Supreme Court which is headed by Chief Justice Dith Munty, a member of the CPP's
permanent committee.[5]

On November 16, 2017, the Supreme Court of Cambodia ruled to dissolve the CNRP in a move Charles
Santiago, Chairman of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, called "the final nail in the coffin for
Cambodian democracy".[6] As a result of the ruling, all CNRP office holders, including 489 commune
chiefs and 55 MPs, will lose their positions and their seats allocated to other parties. Additionally, 118
senior party official were banned from politics for five years.[7] About half the party’s former MPs,
including its vice president Mu Sochua, had already fled Cambodia before October out of fear of arrest
by the ruling party.[2] The forced dissolution of the party, which allows CPP strongman Hun Sen to run
unopposed in the 2018 elections, prompted condemnation and calls to reverse the decision from the
international community.[8]

Party platform Edit

The 7-point policies of the CNRP:[9]

A pension of 40,000 riels or US$10 a month for old people aged 65 and over.

A minimum wage of 600,000 riels or US$150 a month for workers.

A minimum wage of 1,000,000 riels or US$250 a month for public servants.

Guarantee of prices for farm produce (the lowest price of rice is 1,000 riels or US$0.25 per kilo) and of
markets for it.

Free medical care for the poor.

Equal opportunity of the young to receive quality education and to have employment.

Lowering the prices of fuel, fertilizers, electricity, and interests on loans.

Policies Edit

Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy discussing to merge parties in Manila, Philippines.

Domestic policy Edit

The domestic policy of the CNRP promoted national reconciliation by banning discrimination, patronage
and nepotism based on a set of principles:

Non-violent struggle and peaceful resolution of problems.

Respect and observance of human rights.

Address the issue of illegal immigration through effective enforcement of the nationality law and the
immigration law.

Social justice with the state’s guarantee of human rights, freedoms and equal opportunities in the
political, economic and social life.

Pluralistic liberal democracy where power belongs to the people.

Sustainable development putting emphasis on production for export, competitiveness and preservation
of national resources.
Propose a referendum for same-sex marriage.[10]

Economy Edit

The CNRP advocated a free market economy based on economic liberalism.

Competition and equitable development.

Production for domestic products for consumption and exportation.

Promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises and the creation of confidence for foreign investment.

Education, Youth and Employment Edit

Human resource development with equal access to education.

Quality and high standard education.

Technical and professional training to equip the youth with high skills.

Introducing student loans and scholarship plans for higher education.

Vice President Kem Sokha and other party officials meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Healthcare Edit

Universal health care

Clean water, hygiene, and sanitary systems.

Reform of the health care system by improving the expertise and ethics of medical staffing, provisions of
adequate medicine, and medical equipment.

Agriculture Edit

The CNRP called for the raising of living standards for farmers through the provision of adequate farm
land and utilization of farm technology, competitiveness, improvement of the quality of farm produce,
search for markets for farm produce, and fixing the interest on farm loans to one percent per month.

Women's rights Edit

The CNRP believed in empowering all women to strengthen the foundation of Cambodian society
through equal participation in all spheres of public and private life by guaranteeing opportunities to
achieve women's financial security, social welfare, land, education, health, justice, and politics.

Regional strength Edit

Provinces won by the CNRP shown in dark blue

Majority Minority

No. Constituency Seats won Popular vote Percentage

1 Banteay Meanchey

2/6

64,732 25.33%

2 Battambang

3/8

162,527 38.09%

3 Kampong Cham

10 / 18

457,819 51.10%

4 Kampong Chhnang

2/4

96,208 39.30%

5 Kampong Speu

3/6

186,867 46.92%

6 Kampong Thom
3/6

115,880 40.46%

7 Kampot

3/6

125,320 41.64%

8 Kandal

6 / 11

366,056 55.76%

9 Kep

0/1

4,165 20.84%

10 Koh Kong

0/1

11,017 25.12%

11 Kratié

1/3

59,774 41.68%

12 Mondulkiri

0/1

4,244 17.50%

13 Oddar Meanchey

0/1

21,968 26.96%

14 Pailin

0/1
8,959 32.57%

15 Phnom Penh

7 / 12

382,880 57.68%

16 Preah Vihear

0/1

19,199 22.42%

17 Prey Veng

6 / 11

287,778 49.95%

18 Pursat

1/4

48,217 23.98%

19 Ratanakiri

0/1

7,821 14.59%

20 Siem Reap

2/6

140,737 35.58%

21 Sihanoukville

0/1

30,558 34.95%

22 Stung Treng

0/1

6,962 14.94%
23 Svay Rieng

2/5

99,600 33.04%

24 Takéo

4/8

236,686 45.73%

Total

55 / 123

2,946,176 44.46%

Support base Edit

The CNRP's support base was in the urban populated areas; in rural villages whose livelihood is affected
by the land-grabbing crisis, and young post-Khmer Rouge baby boomers.

Organization Edit

Executive Committee

1. Yim Sovann (President)

2. Mao Monyvann (Vice President)

3. Yem Ponhearith (Honorary Chairman)

4. Kuoy Bunroeun

5. Kem Monovithya

6. Ky Wandara

7. Vann Chan

Standing Committee
1. Kem Sokha (President)

2. Pol Hom (Vice President)

3. Mu Sochua (Vice President)

4. Eng Chhai Eang (Vice President)

5. Yim Sovann (Secretary-General)

6. Ou Chanrith

7. Yem Ponhearith

8. Ky Wandara

9. Ho Vann

10. Mao Monyvann

11. Kuoy Bunroeun

12. Kem Monovithya

13. Vann Chan

14. Tioulong Saumura

15. Kimsour Phirith

16. Thach Setha

17. Son Chhay

18. Cheam Channy

19. Toun Youkda

20. Lim Bunsidaret

21. Keo Sambath

22. Ke Sovannaroth

23. Men Sothavarin

General election results Edit

ElectionTotal seats won Total votes Share of votes Outcome of election Election leader

2013

55 / 123

2,946,176 44.5% Increase 26 seats Opposition Sam Rainsy

See also Edit

2013–14 Cambodian protests

References Edit

^Vong Sokheng and Bridget Di Certo (17 July 2012). "Parties to form Cambodia Democratic Movement of
National Rescue". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 18 July 2012.

^ ab"Cambodia's government asks the courts to abolish the opposition". The Economist. 12 October
2017.

^"Interior Ministry files complaint to dissolve CNRP". The Phnom Penh Post. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 9
October 2017.

^"CPP rewriting rules again, with amendments planned to political laws to redistribute CNRP seats". The
Phnom Penh Post. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.

^"Cambodia's main opposition party dissolved by Supreme Court". 16 November 2017. Retrieved 16
November 2017 – via Reuters.

^Pengly, Horng (14 November 2017). "Live blog: Supreme Court rules to dissolve CNRP". Retrieved 16
November 2017.

^Reid, Jenni (16 November 2017). "Breaking: Supreme Court rules to dissolve CNRP". Retrieved 16
November 2017.

^"US calls on Cambodia to 'undo' opposition party ban". Digital Journal. 17 November 2017. Retrieved
17 November 2017.

^"7-point policies of the CNRP". Cambodia National Rescue Party (in Khmer). CNRP. Archived from the
original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2014.

^Vichea, Pang (1 June 2017). "Parties open to gay marriage". Retrieved 16 November 2017.

External links Edit

Cambodia National Rescue Party's Official Website

Sam Rainsy Party homepage

A web interactive documentary following the adventures of CNRP during 2013 General Elections

Last edited on 19 November 2017, at 21:34

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