PHNOM PENH, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian government has accepted an offer of assistance from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in pursuing the July 11 murder of opposition party-affiliated journalist Khim Sambo and his son, national media said Monday.
The U.S. Embassy on July 14 offered the help to investigate the drive-by shooting on street and the Cambodian Interior Ministry officially accepted the offer late Friday evening, English-Khmer language newspaper the Cambodia Daily quoted embassy spokesman John Johnson as saying.
It was too early to provide details about how FBI would help in the investigation, he added.
Khim Sambo was part-time reporter for the Khmer Conscience News, which is closely related to the opposition Sam Rainsy Party. He used to write about the corruption acts of senior government officials of Cambodia.
FBI opened its Phnom Penh Legal Attache office on Feb. 1 inside the U.S. Embassy.
The U.S. Embassy on July 14 offered the help to investigate the drive-by shooting on street and the Cambodian Interior Ministry officially accepted the offer late Friday evening, English-Khmer language newspaper the Cambodia Daily quoted embassy spokesman John Johnson as saying.
It was too early to provide details about how FBI would help in the investigation, he added.
Khim Sambo was part-time reporter for the Khmer Conscience News, which is closely related to the opposition Sam Rainsy Party. He used to write about the corruption acts of senior government officials of Cambodia.
FBI opened its Phnom Penh Legal Attache office on Feb. 1 inside the U.S. Embassy.
6 comments:
Khmer farmer to the G-man (FBI): you have proved yourself during the panel interview in Cleveland, OH at the Ritz Carlton hotel, you were grilled on those 15 questions (now 13) on your ethical responsibilty. Now, it's your responsibility to carry and execute that sworn duty.
Good luck, and the people of Cambodia will thank you for your work.
Khmer farmer
It is very clear to me that this reporter killing is a conspiracy act, the killers must be hiding in the Cambodian government,especially in the Police department.It is a big challenge for the FBI because the thief they know the way how to call to catch the real police.Thank you FBI for helping us to find the killers.
You'll be surprised what the G-man can find by JUST listening to the people (if they're not afraid to speak and willing to assist the FBI with the probe); however, these people are feared of reprisal, and it could impede the FBI's investigation. Also, I don't yet know what the "objection of justice" work in Cambodia, but in the United States is very powerful stuff.
Also, it is critically imperative to understand that the G-man's job is "asking questions"; however, these questions can only be answered by those who are not afraid. My take on this: most likely the vast majority of people are afraid to talk to the G-man.
God bless Cambodia! I love my motherland.
Khmer farmer (former Hun Sen's advisor)
What action will FBI do after investigation finished? Do FBI kill G-man or other action? Do FBI arrested Grenade attack man or person behind that even in 1997?
4:18 PM
Quite frankly, it is insurmountably complicated for the G-man to probe into something that is lacking of cooperation from the people. Moreover, I'm not certain if these people (witness or witness)are willing to speak freely due to fear of reprisal. Of course, at this point in time, it is premature for me or anyone to make any speculation whether or not these people will cooperate with the FBI.
More importantly, candidly -- I have no clue or knowledge about the "obstruction of justice" works, when the people who have the knowledge of the incident refuse to cooperate with the G-man. Whereas in the United States "obstruction of justice" is a serious crime.
Again, this is not going to be a walk in the park for the the Hoover's boys.
Khmer farmer (Western-educated elite)
Come on dude 6:15Pm drop your (fucking Wester-educated elite)shit! just fuck-t-up mon!
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