Rubber plantation workers never talk to King-Father about their problems, they do not deserve any punishment

Translated from French by M. Preuk

Statement
From
Norodom Sihanouk

Phnom Penh, Friday, August 04, 2006

It is true that I received (and will receive) Compatriots working in the rubber plantations of Kompong Cham. However, these Compatriots (men and women) never talked to me about their “problems”. Consequently, they do not deserve any punishment, any sanction given by whomever they are. These Compatriots only talk to me about their happiness to see me and “Maman” Monineath, and they expressed to us their gratitude for our social and humanitarian aids. Furthermore, except for the 1st meeting where H.E. Sam Rainsy was present, there is no longer any SRP Representative during these meetings. Only Samdech Kong Som Ol and the Samdech Euv Team are taking care of these (very well-behaved) Compatriots.

Signed: N. Sihanouk