Phnom Penh (FN), May 9 – Addressing to over 1,600 people at National Institute of Education, Head of National Election Committee (NEC) Sik Bun Hok on Wednesday morning explained details about the national and international standards as well as his role on democratic elections.

National Election Committee (NEC) issued a press release on Wednesday to clarify the national and international standards that NEC is implementing for democratic elections.

According to the press release, the preamble of the Constitution emphasized the will of the people to develop the country with peace.

The NEC also explained Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948, stating that everyone has the right to participate in public affairs, either directly or by a representative elected properly; and that Article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil Rights also states the eight principle of democracy.
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