Cambodia bans alcohol sales, consumption for upcoming election
The Cambodian government has issued a directive to ban selling and drinking all types of alcohol on July 22 and 23, as the Southeast Asian country holds a general election.
According to a statement by the presidency, the prohibition aims to prevent social disorder and ensure that the July 23 election will be held in a free and fair atmosphere without violence and intimidation.
“All Cambodians, foreigners, traders and vendors in Cambodia must suspend selling and drinking alcohol a day before the election day and on the election day from July 22 to 23,” the directive said.
Eighteen political parties would contest in Sunday’s election for the 125 seats in the National Assembly, the National Election Committee (NEC) said.
It added that more than 9.7 million people are eligible to cast their ballots.
In the last general election held five years ago, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) of Hun Sen won all 125 seats in the National Assembly.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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