Human Rights Party (Cambodia)
- Human Rights Party (Cambodia)
The Human Rights Party is a Cambodian political party founded on 22 July 2007 led by Kem Sokha. [http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6221893.html] Critics allege that its foundation is meant to weaken opposition parties and is driven by the ruling party. This sentiment, however, seems to be driven by the ruling party themselves as Kem Sokha has long been a very vocal critic of the ruling CPP party.
Human Rights Party is the first party in Cambodia to adapt the check and balance system, changing the culture of one-man-ruling parties, which most parties in Cambodia adapt. It is also the first party in Cambodia to have its major leaders elected in its convention. Its popularity has been dramatically increasing in Cambodia, especially in the country side. However, at the July 2008 parliamentary elections, the ruling Cambodian People's Party won a landslide majority, the Sam Rainsy Party became the main opposition party, and the Human Rights Party took third place with 6.6% of the vote and 3 seats.
External Link
[http://www.hrpcambodia.com HRP website]
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