Khmer National United Party

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July 20, 2022

Khmer National United Party is asking for the hand of Funcinpec again

Seeking a royal union: The pro-royalist Khmer National United Party is asking for the hand of Funcinpec again but now agrees to play second fiddle

November 1, 2019

Funcinpec, KNUP agree to merge

The royalist Funcinpec party and Khmer National United Party have agreed to merge after top leaders met several times.

September 24, 2019

Funcinpec and KNUP discuss merging

The royalist Funcinpec party and Khmer National United Party may merge, after leaders of both parties have met twice.

March 8, 2019

Prince Ranariddh returns amid reports of KNUP merger

Funcinpec party president Prince Norodom Ranariddh earlier this week returned to the Kingdom amidst reports his party will soon merge with the Khmer National United Party in order to create a stronger, unified party.

February 18, 2019

KNUP to screen candidates for sub-national election

Khmer National United Party president Nhek Bun Chhay has warned party officials not to nominate relatives in the upcoming sub-national election.

January 8, 2019

KNUP eager to merge with Funcinpec

The Khmer National United Party has addressed concerns about the amount of time Funcinpec is taking to join forces in order to be a legitimate contender in future elections.

September 11, 2018

Funcinpec and KNUP may merge

The royalist Funcinpec party and Khmer National United Party may merge in a move to gain more support.

August 17, 2018

Funcinpec issues bribery warning to members

The Funcinpec party has warned its party members who allegedly scrambled to bribe their way to get jobs in the new government, saying that they could face corruption charges.

July 31, 2018

Parties file election grievances in Siem Reap province

Siem Reap Election Commission says parties submitted a total of 100 complaints.

July 25, 2018

KNUP expects support from CNRP voters

The Khmer National United Party says it expects ten to 15 percent of former CNRP supporters to vote for the party.

July 12, 2018

Bun Chhay looks for home wins

Khmer National United Party officials are pinning their hopes on winning seats in Banteay Meanchey.

July 11, 2018

KNUP eyes Kampong Cham election success

The party has not yet held a campaign march in the province but is distributing leaflets.

July 9, 2018

CPP dominates capital marches

Five political parties over weekend begin their election campaigns with rallies across Phnom Penh.

June 13, 2018

Bun Chhay’s wife dies at 60

Khmer National United Party president Nhek Bun Chhay’s wife, Sam Sopheap, passes away at a hospital in Bangkok.

June 12, 2018

Bun Chhay’s wife dies at 60

Khmer National United Party president Nhek Bun Chhay’s wife, Sam Sopheap, passed away in Bangkok due to her illness.

June 11, 2018

Nhek Bun Chhay denies drug charges after KNUP re-election

Nhek Bun Chhay has been re-elected president of the Khmer National United Party and addressed drug production charges hanging over him, denying any involvement in the old 2007 case.

June 9, 2018

Nhek Bun Chhay reelected KNUP prez

The Khmer National United Party (KNUP) held its extraordinary congress to elect a new president, and Nhek Bun Chhay was voted in.

June 1, 2018

KNUP to restore Nhek Bun Chhay leadership

KNUP is to hold a party congress to hand back its presidency to Nhek Bun Chhay.

May 2, 2018

Nhek Bun Chhay to lead KNUP

The Khmer National United Party will hand over its presidency to its former president Nhek Bun Chhay.

May 1, 2018

Former KNUP leader released on bail

Phnom Penh Municipal Court releases on bail former president of the Khmer National United Party Nhek Bun Chhay.

April 30, 2018

Former KNUP leader released on bail

Phnom Penh Municipal Court releases on bail former president of the KNUP.

February 26, 2018

CPP dominates Senate election

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party yesterday enjoyed a landslide victory in the Senate election, winning all 58 seats available.

February 25, 2018

Senate elections start

National Election Committee opened the polling stations for the senate election, which decides how the 58 available senate seats will be divided between the four contesting parties.

February 5, 2018

Nhek Bun Chhay questioned over 2007 drug production case

Court questions Nhek Bun Chhay over 2007 drug production case in Kampong Speu.

January 8, 2018

Ruling party draws number one for Senate election

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has drawn the number one spot among the four political parties contesting the ballot for the February 25 Senate elections. The National Election Committee on Monday announced the result of…

January 5, 2018

NEC to hold draw for ballot line-up

NEC will hold a public draw to determine the order in which political parties will appear on the ballots for senate elections.

October 17, 2017

CNRP’s commune positions hang in the balance

CNRP posts hang in the balance after approved amendments to the distribution of seats.

August 24, 2017

KNUP elects new acting president

The Khmer National United Party elects a new acting president following the resignation of Nhek Bunchhay.

August 18, 2017

Party to elect new president

The Khmer National United Party will have an internal meeting to elect a new party president after Nhek Bun Chhay resigns.

August 7, 2017

Bunchhay charged in drugs case

Phnom Penh Municipal Court is charging Khmer National United Party president Nhek Bunchhay with conspiring to produce drug.

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