Sunday, September 16, 2012

Cambodia Failed to Listen to Seek Aung San Suu Kyi’s Wisdom on Democracy

September 16, 2012
By Mu Sochua


"I have to study more about Cambodia democracy” Aung San Suu Kyi said according to Cambodia Deputy PM, Sok An. The D-PM interprets this as ASSK’s criticism of Cambodia opposition. The two met this week end at the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP).

ASSK knows more than anyone else not to criticize the opposition in Cambodia where democracy is taking a very critical step backward-now Cambodia is behind Burma on democracy building.

Cambodia’s ruling party that is in power for more than 30 years continues to fear democratic reforms by silencing the opposition and its critics. Sok An should have listened to ASSK and her wisdom.

Cambodia opposition parties’ request electoral reforms are once again rejected by the Minister of Interior.

The U.N. Special rapporteur on Human Rights will report in Geneva on 25 September. His report will include recommendations for free and fair elections in Cambodia.

Cambodia main opposition and a strong contender to the 2013 elections is sentenced to 14 years for crime he never committed.

Click here to read RFA's report on Sok An's statement

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dream on Soc Hua, none of Khmer women of this era in politic has that kind commitment and courage of Ms.Suu Kyi.