Cambodia National Rescue Movement

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
AbbreviationCNRM
LeaderSam Rainsy
FounderSam Rainsy
Founded13 January 2018
Preceded byCambodia National Rescue Party
Succeeded byCandlelight Party
IdeologyLiberalism
Liberal democracy
Populism
Anti-authoritarianism
Political positionCentre
Regional affiliationCouncil of Asian Liberals and Democrats
International affiliationLiberal International
Colours  Blue

References

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  1. ^ "Rainsy officially launches Cambodia National Rescue Movement, lays out five-point plan". The Phnom Penh Post. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Former Opposition Officials Will Be Held Accountable for Actions of National Rescue Movement: Minister". Voice of America. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.