Democratic Reform of Cambodian-National Assembly (2008-2023)
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https://doi.org/10.54692/jari.v1i1.17Keywords:
Democracy,, national assembly, politics, , challenge, reformAbstract
This research paper examined the evolution of democracy in the Cambodian National Assembly from 2008 to 2023, marked by significant political developments, challenges, and bold reforms. After the 2008 election, Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) further consolidated its power, raising concerns about diminishing role of opposition parties and weakening of democratic standards. This study analyzed major events, including the 2013 election, which was marred by widespread allegations of electoral fraud and triggered mass public protests demanding political reform. The paper also argued the consequences of the 2018 election, in which the CPP achieved a sweeping victory amid political suppression and the dissolution of the main opposition party, Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). By 2023, the National Assembly reflected a complex interplay between authoritarian governance and aspirations for the democratic reform, raising profound questions about the future trajectory of democracy in Cambodia.
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