Cambodian People's Party claims election victory
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![Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) and main opposition leader Sam Rainsy (L) have both benefited from a split in the royalist movement. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/cambodia_rainsy_rtr_280206.jpg "Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) and main opposition leader Sam Rainsy (L) have both benefited from a split in the royalist movement. [Reuters]")
Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) and main opposition leader Sam Rainsy (L) have both benefited from a split in the royalist movement. [Reuters]
The ruling Cambodian People's Party has claimed victory in Sunday's general elections, giving another five years in power to Prime Minister Hun Sen, who's led the country for 23 years.
Our South East Asia correspondent, Karen Percy, reports the Cambodian People's Party has increased its number of seats in parliament at each successive election since 1993.
After early counting, it is claiming 80 of the 123 national seats - exactly what the party had been predicting.
The leader of the main opposition party, Sam Rainsy, says that's because the government has manipulated the vote.
Early results also reveal that Sam Rainsy's party has increased its representation in the parliament.
It expects to have 40 seats - it's best electoral performance yet.
Both parties have benefited from the split within the royalist movement.
Official results are expected late Monday.
