Sebastian Strangio, a former reporter at the Phnom Penh Post, said the CPP felt threatened by increasing support for the opposition.
Hun Sen, Cambodia's longtime ruler, warned opposition parties not to challenge the result of June 4th local elections or they could be dissolved.
Some 2,000 workers went on strike at the factory following the commune elections on June 4.
Speaking to officials in Kandal province, Sokha, whose party took seats in Sunday’s election from the ruling Cambodian People’s Party in several provinces, thanked voters for choosing to support the CNRP.
The Southland factory suspended 10 members of the Collective Union of Movement of Workers (CUMW) after they protested the decision, according to an industry association.
Hang Puthea, NEC spokesman, on Tuesday apologized for the delay in an interview with VOA on Tuesday.
Election observers have opted to wait until the official results are announced before commenting on the quality of the election process.
Buoyed by 2013 election gains, opposition party had expected to win 60 percent of vote, but picked-up just 44 percent, according to early results
Observers say about 800,000 workers had been unable to travel, the majority of whom were migrants.
Results could shake prime minister's grip on power
Political analyst says two-party system could emerge as voters will see other parties as spoilers
Up to 90 percent of those registered to vote cast a ballot in the commune elections, according to an updated early estimates and election observers.
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