Persuaded by Akashi , he registered the party and the election campaign began in April 1993 .
However , the chef - de-mission for UNTAC , Yasushi Akashi , encouraged Ranariddh to run in the elections .
Persuaded by Yasushi Akashi , Ranariddh registered the party and the election campaign began in April 1993 .
However , the chef - de-mission for UNTAC , Yasushi Akashi , encouraged Ranariddh to run in the elections .