Abroad (FN), Aug. 7 - The international community considered Cambodian general election 2018 "legitimate and honest", according to the Diplomatic Center.

The pre-election period and campaign was characterized by a free and open legislation, encompassing all the necessary legal and constitutional procedures granting any Cambodian society member the right to partake on the election, to present and promote his candidature and to have the opportunity to express his views and vote.

"The campaign climate was peaceful, open with no pressures upon the voters, with anti-money laundry provision ensuring an equal opportunity climate for all the candidates," said the President of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives, Aminath Eenas.

“The Election Day activities were conducted in a transparent manner, without pressure or state authorities’ intervention in a manner conducive to allowing the free expression of the Cambodian people," she added, "Voters showed good conduct and discipline during the process."

President of Columbia Andrea Pastrana, one of the international observers in this elections, had declared to the media after the meeting: the full legitimacy can be ascribed to Cambodia`s elections.

"Cambodia has passed to a full democratic status and legitimacy and international recognition after the well organized and free, transparent polls of July 29, 2018, endorsed by more than 500 rights groups across the world and appreciated by the global democratic community," he said.

The National Election Committee recognized more than 90,000 international and national observers; over 500 international observers from over 70 institutions across the globe, including the European Union, the US, Asia, ASEAN, Australia and others.
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