Press Release: Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton following the elections in Cambodia

The High Representative congratulated the people of Cambodia on the peaceful and calm conduct of the elections on the 28th July 2013. However, the High Representative regretted that the authorities did not take all necessary actions to address some of the key shortcomings such as improving the reliability of the voter list, ensuring equitable access to media and preventing the use of State resources including campaigning by civil servants and the military.