Cambodian PM accuses media of linking Islam with terrorism

Cambodian PM accuses media of linking Islam with terrorism.

Radio Australia, Australia

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) has accused major media organisations like CNN and the BBC of unfairly linking terrorism to Islam.He made the comments in an opening speech at a two-day international conference on interfaith cooperation for peace, being held in Phnom Penh.Hun Sen said it is inaccurate to link the world's 1 billion Muslim population to acts committed by small numbers of people. He said when terrorism occurs in one place, a politician or the media will link it to Muslims as a whole.''Terrorism is terrorism. It has nothing related to religion,'' he said.''Therefore, all politicians and media should change their attitudes in using any words relating to Islam.''He said the "biggest mistakes" had been made by major television networks such as America's CNN, Britain's BBC and TV5 of France.Representatives from the 10 ASEAN member states are taking part in the conference, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.