Cambodian political parties kicked off the first day of official campaigning Thursday, July 27, with rallies, music, loud-speakers, leaflets, and throngs of supporters. Three major parties - the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP), the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), and the League for Democracy Party, a minor party - started their campaign in the capital city Phnom Penh. The national elections will take place July 28 and officially one-month campaign season is to last until July 26. (Photo: VOA Khmer)
Cambodia Election Campaign 2013 - Day 1
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Kem Sokha, who is the vice president of the party and is leading the campaign, called on people to recognize the need for new solutions at a rally in Takmao.
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