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.
Two reporters of the Cambodia Daily were reporting from Ratanakkiri province’s O’Yadav district last month when the alleged violations are claimed to have taken place.
Unofficial results by government-aligned Fresh News suggested the CPP had won 1,163 commune chief seats compared to 482 for the CNRP and one for the Khmer National Unity Party.
Prime Minister Hun Sen warns courts can dissolve any party if it challenges vote results.
The Overseas Press Club of Cambodia issued a statement condemning the publication of an image of the journalist passport by information minister Khieu Kanharith via his Facebook page.
Keo Sophat, 54, the current commune chief and ruling CPP candidate, is squaring off against Kem Tola, 30, the opposition CNRP candidate.
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