Cambodian PM urges people not to join any post-poll protests

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday appealed to all people not to take part in any protests that could be organized by the opposition party against the results of Sunday's general election.

"I would like to appeal to people to think about themselves. Protests will lead to social troubles such as thefts, robberies, and unemployment," the premier said when he visited some farmers in southern Kandal province.

The premier said the opposition party has its supporters to protest against the election results, while his ruling party also has supporters to rally in support of the results.

"You have threatened to protest a few times a day, have you thought about the rights of the others?" Hun Sen asked. "We have the same rights."

The premier urged people to focus on their daily lives, rather than protests.

"The election is over, I'd like to appeal to all people with all political tendencies to make friends with each other, don't discriminate against each other," he said. "Politicians have disputes with each other, but finally, they will sit together in parliament."

The Cambodian People's Party of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed the victory with 68 parliamentary seats in Sunday election and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) of recently-pardoned leader Sam Rainsy got the remaining 55 seats, the initial unofficial results showed.

However, Sam Rainsy rejected the results, claiming serious irregularities and called for the National Election Committee to establish an independent committee to look into the alleged irregularities.

Sam Rainsy has also threatened to launch nationwide protests if his demand is not met.

Hun Sen reiterated Friday that his ruling party was ready to talk with the opposition party towards the establishment of the new parliament's apparatus.

Hun Sen, who has been in power for 28 years, will stretch his power by another five years following Sunday's victory.

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