The Cambodia National Rescue Movement (CNRM; Khmer: ចលនាសង្គ្រោះជាតិ) is a Cambodian political movement founded in 2018, by exiled former opposition leader Sam Rainsy, following the dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party in November 2017.[1] The movement has no legal status in Cambodia and has been branded as a "terrorist group" by the authoritarian government of Hun Sen.[2]
Cambodia National Rescue Movement ចលនាសង្គ្រោះជាតិ | |
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| Abbreviation | CNRM |
| Leader | Sam Rainsy |
| Founder | Sam Rainsy |
| Founded | 13 January 2018 |
| Preceded by | Cambodia National Rescue Party |
| Succeeded by | Candlelight Party |
| Ideology | Liberalism Liberal democracy Populism Anti-authoritarianism |
| Political position | Centre |
| Regional affiliation | Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats |
| International affiliation | Liberal International |
| Colours | Blue |
References
edit- ^ "Rainsy officially launches Cambodia National Rescue Movement, lays out five-point plan". The Phnom Penh Post. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Former Opposition Officials Will Be Held Accountable for Actions of National Rescue Movement: Minister". Voice of America. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
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