Heng Reaksmey, VOA KhmerOriginal report from Phnom Penh
03 October 2007
Prime Minister Hun Sen Wednesday called on the Burmese junta to end its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators and monks, following violence that has left many protesters dead.
Hun Sen urged the junta "to have maximum patience, not use force to crack down on the demonstrators, and to continue its effort for national reconciliation by solving these issues through respect of human rights, democratization, and peace."
The public call was significant. Asean countries have a longstanding policy not to meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and Hun Sen has good relations with the military leadership of Burma.
Burmese dissidents say at least 200 people were killed in crackdowns since last week.
The forces of Hun Sen have not been above clashing with Cambodia's monks in the past. Demonstrations in 1998 led to the beating of several monks, and clergy of the Khmer Kampuchea Krom in Cambodia and Vietnam regularly complain of abuse.
Hun Sen "should have told [the junta]…that we want Burma to respect the law and democracy," opposition leader Sam Rainsy said Wednesday. "Even in the past, the Phnom Penh government has not respected democracy and free speech."
Chan Savet, an investigator for the rights group Adhoc said Cambodia should continue its pressure on Burma to respect human rights.
Hun Sen said he had spoken to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong about releasing pro-democracy activists, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Agence France-Presse reported. Singapore is the chair of Asean this year.
Hun Sen sent a letter to Burmese leader Senior General Than Shwe, he said, but did [didn't?] elaborate, AFP reported.
Hun Sen urged the junta "to have maximum patience, not use force to crack down on the demonstrators, and to continue its effort for national reconciliation by solving these issues through respect of human rights, democratization, and peace."
The public call was significant. Asean countries have a longstanding policy not to meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and Hun Sen has good relations with the military leadership of Burma.
Burmese dissidents say at least 200 people were killed in crackdowns since last week.
The forces of Hun Sen have not been above clashing with Cambodia's monks in the past. Demonstrations in 1998 led to the beating of several monks, and clergy of the Khmer Kampuchea Krom in Cambodia and Vietnam regularly complain of abuse.
Hun Sen "should have told [the junta]…that we want Burma to respect the law and democracy," opposition leader Sam Rainsy said Wednesday. "Even in the past, the Phnom Penh government has not respected democracy and free speech."
Chan Savet, an investigator for the rights group Adhoc said Cambodia should continue its pressure on Burma to respect human rights.
Hun Sen said he had spoken to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong about releasing pro-democracy activists, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Agence France-Presse reported. Singapore is the chair of Asean this year.
Hun Sen sent a letter to Burmese leader Senior General Than Shwe, he said, but did [didn't?] elaborate, AFP reported.
11 comments:
Hun Sen called on Burma Junta to refrain from using violent against the monks, but Hun Sen himself uses violent repeately against Kampuchea Krom monks recently and in the past. So what he tries to say is "Follow my path, general Burma".
He tried to show that he is with the good guy, but he's a very bad guy.
Guy, Cambodia leaders didn't shoot and kill hundred of them as in Burma, even one yet. Otherwise, we have trouble.
Hun Sen blame Burma junta is good sign, then he can not imetate future brutal action against civillian.
Cambodia is much better now. you have to accept the fact.
Cambodia is better now because Hun Sen juggle his power by making sure Donor monies keep coming in. Do you understand? He gives you some but keeps a majority of it to himself. But by now Hun Sen is getting money from China which China doesnt really care what you do with the money. Now that is troublesome. Like Burma? Anyone?
The devil hun sen can only speaks good when he needs to. But he can't practice what he preaches !
The devil alway contradick himself.
What a joke for him to try to preaches to other when he himself is as bad as the junta government.
What he does he know about democrazy and respect for the law.
It seems like Hun Sen is a very good guy who respect human right when he called on Burma not to crack down peacfull demonstration. Look at yourself Hun Sen! How bad did you do to crack down Khmer Krom Monks. Do you think Burma will listern to you,Hun Sen? I donot think so. "You talk shit and politic Hun Sen. Watch your own behavior!!!" Burman replies.
AH.AH...A Hooligan giving wise advices to a comrade hooligan!It's ridiculous.
All ASEAN members must respected ASEAN Non-interference internal rule Otherwise, none of the rule will have no value whatsoever. Furthermore, rules are not cast in concrete, if you don't like it, change it, but don't violated it before the amendment.
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