UN Envoy Disappoints Government By Chun Sakada, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
19 March 2008
"[T]he Cambodian government and people should draw on UN resources to develop a culture of dialogue and national reconciliation, particularly on issues related to rule of law" - Jeff Daigle, US Embassy spokesmanThe Cambodian government expressed strong regret in the findings of a new report expected to be delivered by a UN human rights envoy in Geneva Wednesday.
UN special rights representative Yash Ghai was scheduled to deliver an address on the human rights situation in Cambodia to the UN Human Rights Council Wednesday.
In his Rights Council report, alrady available online, he sharply criticized the government's commitment to rights and the international communities continued financial contributions.
Sim Bun Thoeun, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told VOA Khmer Wednesday the government expressed "strong regret and disappointment" in Ghai's report.
The government would release a full statement following Ghai's address, he said.
The Rights Council report states, in part, that Cambodia's widespread abuse of human rights continues even as the international community continues to pledge aid to the country.
US Embassy spokesman Jeff Daigle said the US "welcomes the report."
"Cambodia has stated that it wants to improve its human rights record, and has cooperated with the UN in permitting a Special Representative to visit, and in hosting the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights," Daigle wrote in an e-mail. "We applaud the government’s commitment, and encourage it to maximize its use of these tools."
Ghai was not permitted to meet government officials on his last visit, in December, something the US "was disappointed to learn," Daigle wrote.
"We understand that the two parties may not always agree on human rights remedies, but it is essential that they have an open dialogue characterized by mutual respect," he wrote. "Given the tragic events of Cambodia’s recent history, the Cambodian government and people should draw on UN resources to develop a culture of dialogue and national reconciliation, particularly on issues related to rule of law."
25 comments:
Hun Sen lives by a sword will be judged by a sword.
His big mouth will soon have himself sacked just like Sihanouk then.
Honey draws flies,acidic alienates freinds.
World is too big for a blind to see all around.
It is correct for our foreseeable instinct that Hun Sen administration will not incorporate with the UN who once helped this regime emerged to worldwide recognized. UN has spent most of its effort to push Cambodia into a right track of democracy, rule of law, good governance, decentralization, and human rights...etc
Why Hun Sen and his cronies have always felt that UN is tending to abuse their power? This misconception is wrong for the mentality of Khmerness. UN has gigantically contributed the legality and stable power for Hun Sen.
The acceptance of international regulations with huge amount of aids is a good sign for Hun Sen to remain in power and to dignify himself in front of Cambodian peoples as well as the whole world.
But when Hun Sen and his cronies use the method of rejecting and insulting UN, it must be having something wrong inside CPP's power. It should be foreigners and foreign advisers who don't want to see Cambodia and Hun Sen's policy move into a strong and stable nation-state.
KY
The UN lapdog's view of the situation in Cambodia was predicated on the assumption of further modest escalating of his (rather) political rhetoric toward the Cambodian government in light of the evidence that he had prevaricated to the international community.
If Hunsen want the prosperity of the country, he must stop fighting for the power.
Cambodia will be in democracy and improve its economy with the SRP.
ah kwack will never accept the WHOLE TRUE situation in Cambodia ,he never take any criticism from the UN envoy regarding the abuse of power ,political intimidation ( killing),or corruption .ah kwack welcome only the ass kisser or cock sucker from his gang of thugs ,retarded , scum bag , lunatics , paranoias .....
May lightning strike ah kwack forehead at the stroke of noon time .
If Hunsen want the prosperity of the country, he must stop fighting for the power.
Cambodia will be in democracy and improve its economy with the SRP.
3:41 AM
Is is an assumption or your true sense?
Ah Hun Sen!
Don't denie the truth.
OK!?
Screw that F SOB Hun Sen and his cronies! Haul all their arse to Jail now!
And don't forget all of these F SOB Viets/Yuons trollers here on KI. Yank all their arse to Prey Sor jail now!
"UN has spent most of its effort to push Cambodia into a right track of democracy, rule of law, good governance, decentralization, and human rights...etc" that is right. But, Yash Gai is not the right envoy to Cambodia. UN should send a Japense or South Korean instead. Yash Gai could secure a meeting and sit down with Hun Sen to talk because he's so arrogant.
"Yash Ghai's statement is welcomed by US embassy ... but disappoints Hun Sen's regime" -- Mee Jkout (Socheata).
That is the most stupidest title I ever heard so far. Of course the US welcome the stupid report because it is not about the US.
8:06AM
You are like leader like follower, like father like son!
WHAT WILL HUN SEN DO ABOUT US AMBASSY ? TELL THEM TO GET OUT OFF CAMBODIA ?
Hey, if we have to, we have to. There is nothing so special about the US.
NOTHING LASTS FOREVER ! not even curruption ITSELF !
So, khmer people with hope and hard work, Good will prevail.
Let's help out in every way possible to preserved our land, culture, people , and future. " khmerfuture " !
One love, one khmer.
Happy upcoming khmer's new year
Look the urgly face on the right it is frightening.
Why Cambodia need this guy such a Prime Minister. Is Cambodia really poor of HR?
Yeah, that's right, Maggot Feeder, you should be afraid. There is no safe haven for you on this planet. You got that?
6:02 AM:
For you information: I have known and become a good friend with a handful of G-man (FBI agents).
Further, had the U.S. national security is threatened predicated on what we posted here, we're certain understand that the DOJ, or Department of Justice, will subpoena this site; however, again ... we have greater understanding of the constitutionality of local, state and federal laws. In other words, we know the law and rules of the game we're playing here. Again, our freedom of expression is "double-edged sword.
These God-damned welfare collectors are fucking ignorant shit!
Ah gorillas out of Cambodia! Forever CPP!
2:41 AM
The PM lives by his sword, now he can use his sword to behead those who accuse him of egregious complicity!
Ah gorillas out!
321pm,
Your PM= Premier Merde is your chosen leader.
If anyone here is gorilla,that makes you the special one and the chosen one to follow the PM.
This is a rare specie raised by Hanoi underlink.
Yeah, and what is wrong with specie that is raised by Hanoi?
Too hard to figure out?
9:21AM
Do you have US dollars in your wallet?
Not at the moment, 10:47, but I can get some.
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