Cambodia’s opposition demands reforms ahead of July election

Kem Sokha (1st L Front), vice-president of Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), the kingdom’s main opposition party, attends a protest rally in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 20, 2013. CNRP held a peaceful protest on Monday to demand election reforms ahead of a general election in July. <Xinhua/Li Hong>

Cambodia’s main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party Vice President Kem Sokha, center, waves during a protest rally in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, May 20, 2013. The party is calling for electoral reform ahead of the country’s general elections on July, and return of an exiled leader the party President Sam Rainsy. Rainsy is in exile to avoid jail after being convicted of offenses linked to a protest over border demarcation with Vietnam. He said the case against him is politically motivated. <AP Photo/Heng Sinith>