Cambodian Vote Results Delayed

For John, BLUF:  Some solutions require a little patience.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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This is an unusually long lede for The International Herald Tribune:

Cambodia’s state election body said Friday that it would postpone its announcement of the final results from last month’s general election, a move that could ease fears of violence over opposition protests. The National Election Committee made the announcement after the government acknowledged moving armored vehicles and troops into the capital, Phnom Penh, to keep order if a threatened protest by the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party spins out of control. The opposition has challenged the Cambodian People’s Party’s claim that it won the July 28 election and charges that there were widespread irregularities. The Election Committee said it would release the results later because its own investigations of irregularities had not been completed.

And it is the full story.

The good news is that the leaders of various parties are working on solving this problem.  And, it isn't like it has gone to 200 ballots, like one issue in the local area here in the Lowell area.♠

Regards  —  Cliff

♠  Yes, I am referring, in a light hearted way, to the Greater Lowell Technical High School School Committee search for a new Superintendent.  And, yes, I do think that an even number of board members is a good idea.  A five to four decision on such a matter would signal to me (1) a serious lack of consensus and (2) a sign of troubles ahead.  They need to keep working this problem.