Democracy in Cambodia: The UN Organized Elections

As part of the implementation of the Paris Political Settlement of the Conflicts in Cambodia signed in Paris October 23rd, 1991, the UN organized the elections to allow the Cambodian people to choose freely their leaders through a democratic multi party system. The elections were scheduled for 5 days in June 23-28 to allow for trips and travels to all people to vote. There were 18 political parties competing. The Khmer Rouge boycotted. The winner is the FUNCINPEC followed by the CPP and the BLDP.
   I pay a trip to New York to cast my vote at the polls organized by and in the compound of the United Nations. This is my only vote in the Cambodian politics. In the interview with a VOA people I praise the UN for their help in ending the war, restoring peace, independence and democracy to the Cambodian people and their nation.
   Unfortunately, true and genuine democracy did not last long, interrupted by competing power and outside interference...