PHNOM PENH (AFP) – A United
Nations envoy urged Cambodia Monday to let opposition leader Sam Rainsy
play a "full part" in politics as the recently-pardoned politician
prepares to return ahead of elections.
Sam Rainsy, who lives in
self-imposed exile in France, had faced 11 years in jail after he was
convicted in absentia on charges that he contends were politically
motivated, including publishing a false map of the border with Vietnam.
He
was pardoned by King Sihamoni on Friday and has vowed to return to
Cambodia on July 19 to help his party fight national polls that are
widely expected to be won by strongman premier Hun Sen.
The UN's
special rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia, Surya Subedi, said in a
statement that he was "very pleased" with the royal pardon, which was
"in the interests of stronger and deeper democratisation" of the
country.
"I now hope that with this development, the government
will take the necessary action in order to allow Sam Rainsy to play a
full part in the national politics of Cambodia," he said.
Rainsy,
who is seen as the main challenger to Hun Sen, has been removed from the
electoral register and is unable to run as a candidate in the July 28
general election unless parliament amends the law.
The
French-educated former banker -- who worked with global finance giant
Paribas in the 1980s -- was pardoned at Hun Sen's request in a move
welcomed by the United States.
While all political parties are
free to canvass voters and hold public events, observers say there is
little chance of unseating Hun Sen and his Cambodian People's Party
(CPP), which won the last two polls by a landslide amid allegations of
fraud and election irregularities.
Hun Sen, now 60, has run Cambodia for 28 years, making him one of Southeast Asia's longest-serving leaders.
In May he said he would try to stay in power until he is 74. He had previously vowed to hold office until he reached 90.
10 comments:
youn help khmer is helping themself if china got khmer eventouly they grab youn too isnt it true. ?. noun chea is thai the thai who mento creating genocid in cambodia. wasnt it true. ?. and there are no good or bad people but only smart and ignorance people. sith phila we belong to civilized world and let them destroy themself . those ki and rainsy follower they just walk away 20 meter from jungle. wasnt it right?. i am curiouse how your guy managed your kid , wife, in your freaking dirty house. alote of fight? wasnt it true?.
16 July 2013 9:28 am. Youn helped Khmer by killing off 3 million Khmer, then blamed it on China. Youn also helped Hun Sen to power for 33 years to steal Khmer land. Sam Rancy is educated from France, Hun Sen is educated by Ho Chi Minh in Youn.
You need to be educated in english, your education is very low.
16 July 2013 9:28 am,
Hey Dumb Idiot, what do you think if you are the last one to be killed by Vietcong/Yuon just like Killing Fields if you vote for CPP.
The reason Hun sen allowed Rainsy to return is because of international pressures and because he dare not arrest Rainsy when he returns that's why he asked for a royal pardon, so he won't lose face. Rainsy did nothing wrong, in fact he did something to protect Khmer territory and Khmer territorial integrity, so he should be allowed to run for the election.
youn help khmer is helping themself if china got khmer eventouly they grab youn too isnt it true. ?. noun chea is thai the thai who mento creating genocid in cambodia. wasnt it true. ?. and there are no good or bad people but only smart and ignorance people. don not fool by your own enemy the thai thug. dont you ?. and can you imagin in the past ths evil thai make the fale of khmer empire. now dont you remember ?
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He is My Future Leader.
And you know what? I also saw thousands of Sam Rainsy and Cheyavaraman VII within our youth during their campaign around the world.
Jey Yo CNRP.
Let all celebrate around the world post July 28th, 2013.
I have no clue what you trying to discuss. You really need to learn on how to write English better. You also need to learn more about world history. Sam Rainsy was highly educated banking. Sam Rainsy was also excellence politician but he doesn't get backing by most corrupted business communities and corrupted military generals. That why it was hard for
Sam Rainsy to win PM office. Sam Rainsy mostly supported by honest working poorer Cambodian and low ranking soldiers, policeman.
Democracy is the transparent system that is built to last for good,there will be no more civil war.it just like western countries,which everyone has the same dignity and right.No one is above the law,include the King and leaders.
But Democracy and transparency are the enemy of gangsters and dictators.
Democracy is the castle of justice and the road to eternity,which everyone deserved.
Choose LIFE,choose DEMOCRACY.
Choose DEMOCRACY,choose HOPE.
Choose FREEDOM,choose OXYGEN.
True Khmer
Siem Reap, le 25 Janvier 2014
A Monsieur Sam Rainsy
Leader du Parti d Opposition Cambodgien
Monsieur,
Nous nous permettons de vous adresser ce courrier pour exprimer notre position au sujet de votre Interview réalisé par Hong Nga/BBC.
Certes, il est de plein droit que les affaires intérieures du Cambodge soient résolues par les Cambodgiens.
En 1977, le Parti Communiste Vietnamien a sauvé le Cambodge du génocide, aujourd’hui les deux peuples Cambodgiens et Vietnamiens sont victimes d’une dictature totalitaire.
Il est clair que vous êtes conscient que, dans une telle situation, celle d’un peuple dominé par une oppression totalitaire, toutes les libertés fondamentales lui sont enlevées, sous la menace de la force et de l’emprisonnement.
Oui, les réfugiés Vietnamiens ont fui la terreur du Communisme Vietnamien et se retrouvent sur la terre d’asile du Cambodge, ils ont accepté de se relever avec dignité exerçant tous les corps de métier au plus bas de l’échelle de la société Cambodgienne, sans déranger qui que ce soit, ils ont ainsi participé indirectement à la vie économique du pays.
Le combat pour la Souveraineté du pays, la Liberté et les Droits de l Homme fait partie de l’âme des peuples Cambodgien et Vietnamien.
Nous avouons avoir du mal à saisir votre discours car il nous semble ouvrir sur des affirmations contradictoires :
En effet, vous dites :
Les affaires intérieures du Cambodge doivent être résolues par les Cambodgiens.
Cependant, vous êtes favorable à l’agression du Parti Communiste Chinois aux Iles Paracelles.
Et que pensez-vous d’un Leader politique qui manigance des jeux de pouvoir par des bains de sang ?
Que dira le Monde?
Les Vietnamiens ont souffert dans leur mémoire des traces douloureuses des décapitations sauvages menées par les Cambodgiens sur le peuple Vietnamien.
Donc, nous vous informons que nous dénoncerons au MONDE ENTIER toute Organisation, Parti, Groupement collectif ou individuel qui provoquerait avec préméditation des pillages, des assassinats, etc... visant directement les réfugiés Vietnamiens sur le sol du Cambodge.
Sauf erreur de notre part, vous êtes citoyen sur le sol Français, berceau des Droits de l’Homme ; alors, que pensez-vous de cette devise : « Egalité, Liberté, Fraternité » gravée sur toutes les Mairies de France
Aux quatre coins du Monde, nous sommes une Diaspora de quatre millions de Réfugiés Vietnamiens, nous ne nous contentons pas de garder les bras croisés, laissant nos compatriotes Réfugiés Vietnamiens se faire massacrer sur le sol du Cambodge.
Nous nous permettons de vous rappeler que les Réfugiés Cambodgiens sont accueillis partout dans le Monde, c’est un devoir de Fraternité de considérer avec DIGNITE les Réfugiés Vietnamiens qui sont sur le sol du Cambodge, et de faire que tout désaccord soit traité sur la scène internationale en concertation avec l’ONU et le Haut commissariat des Réfugiés Politiques.
Nous vous prions d’agréer nos salutations les meilleures.
The Patriotic Women Movement for a Democratic Viet Nam
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hanh
Porte parole
P.S. Ce courrier est adressé à votre attention ainsi qu’aux Organisations Internationales liées à la Défense des Droits de l’Homme.
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