According to Election watchdog and opposition party officials, Minister of Interior Sar Kheng's call for a peaceful, inclusive national election is being met with skepticism, as local authorities continue to crackdown on opposition activities. Sar Kheng also serves as deputy prime minister and is a top official in the ruling Cambodian People's Party. Activists say that the government's efforts to guarantee a Smooth Election are just empty talk, as violence during the 2022 local elections continues to occur.

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