Cambodian PM’s party claims landslide election win amid suppression claims

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen cast his vote shortly after the polls opened (Heng Sinith/AP)

The ruling party of Cambodia’s long-time Prime Minister Hun Sen has claimed a landslide victory in the country’s general election, an outcome that was virtually assured thanks to the suppression and intimidation of the opposition in a vote critics said made a farce of democracy.

Six hours after polls closed, the National Election Committee said 84.6% of eligible voters had cast ballots.