They represent the people
Well they were asked to represent the people. Future will tell if they will… Nearly all the newly elected parliamentarians attended the opening ceremony under overly tight security at the National Assembly building (VIJ2008075G).
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 24/09/2008: Podium for the group photograph at the opening session of the new parliamentary mandate.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 24/09/2008: Security guard checking for the presence of live ammunition before the opening session of the new parliamentary mandate.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 24/09/2008: Press room during the opening session of the new parliamentary mandate. Only 5 photographers, of which only one from an international news service, were allowed in the actual parliament.