Campaigning is only allowed for one month before the elections, so all during July, we witnessed dozens of parades and gatherings promoting the various political parties.
I think these are FUNCINPEC supporters.
The car is flying a Cambodian flag on the passenger side and a Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) flag on the driver's side.
More SRP supporters.
Cambodians lined up at polling places early on National Election Day (July 27, 2008).
Sophie in front of a polling station.
Sophie being a good observer.
Long lines did not see to deter anyone from exercising their civic duty.
A poster which displays the 11 choices Cambodians had at the polls. Each of the 11 parties was represented by their name and emblem (for illiterate voters) on the ballots.
A glimpse inside a polling station.
A monk searching for his name on polling station lists.
The National Assembly building, seen from a polling station across the street on election day.
Outdoor polling stations.
Kids playing on an elephant jungle gym at a primary school, the classrooms of which were used as polling stations.
A naga fountain on the mall running down the middle of Sihanouk boulevard. (This was actually taken a few days after the election). 
Independence Monument against the backdrop of dark storm clouds.
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