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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Leaflets knock prime minister
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Meas Sokchea
Op-Ed: Cambodian Bright Future
Unsigned paper circulated across capital accuses Hun Sen of diminishing Kingdom's glory.
HUNDREDS of anonymous anti-government leaflets condemning Prime Minister Hun Sen as an "absolute leader" and a "puppet of Vietnam" appeared around the streets of Phnom Penh in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The leaflets, bearing a small picture of the premier, warned Cambodian citizens that their present leader was single-handedly responsible for reducing the once-great Khmer nation to ruins.
Partly handwritten and partly typed in Khmer, they accuse the prime minister of "selling the nation" and called on the people of Cambodia to oppose Hun Sen's "puppet regime".
"Insulting someone is not necessarily freedom of expression," he said. "Writers should have clear morals and avoid insulting the government."
Meas Sokchea
Comment: This is the politic of leaflets in Cambodia. There are several tricks government has used to arrest, to warn and jeopardize their rivals or opponents, or it has simply used to stir up the situation. If we use our thought and brain to weigh and measure this leaflets, we can primarily assume that SRP will not do it at all because it is not helpful to play this way. Or we mind think of someone who are overwhelmingly obsessed by the recent speech of Hun Sen, we still see that action is not useful and important or realistic; or he/she cannot pursue enough courage to do so in Cambodia. But if we think about the trick and strategy of the government, we see that these leaflets will tremendously benefit Hun Sen who relentlessly admired the presence of Vietnamese as he proudly said Vietnam liberated Cambodia, not invaded Cambodia. But if we think outside of the box and deeply concentrate on the fact and the cost benefit from these leaflets, Hun Sen government and his supporters benefit nothing from these leaflets for Cambodians. It shows only the conflict between Khmers and Khmers. So the goals and attempts of these leaflets surely benefit Vietnam who has firmly tried to dominate Cambodia through its strategy of neo-imperialism and political economy approach. Raising the debate of pro- and anti- of the Vietnam and Khmer Rouge issue will benefit nothing for Cambodia, but will fully benefit Vietnam.The Phnom Penh Post
Op-Ed: Cambodian Bright Future
Unsigned paper circulated across capital accuses Hun Sen of diminishing Kingdom's glory.
Photo by: Tracey Shelton
A man examines copies of the anti-government leaflets that accuse Prime Minister Hun Sen of destroying the Khmer nation’s once-great reputation.HUNDREDS of anonymous anti-government leaflets condemning Prime Minister Hun Sen as an "absolute leader" and a "puppet of Vietnam" appeared around the streets of Phnom Penh in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The leaflets, bearing a small picture of the premier, warned Cambodian citizens that their present leader was single-handedly responsible for reducing the once-great Khmer nation to ruins.
Partly handwritten and partly typed in Khmer, they accuse the prime minister of "selling the nation" and called on the people of Cambodia to oppose Hun Sen's "puppet regime".
"I am so proud that I was born Khmer," reads one, a copy of which has been obtained by the Post. "The Khmer race built Angkor. I remember the time when Khmer glory was well-known all over the world. We were feared and admired for our civilisation, culture and fine arts, but all that has now disappeared because of the absolute regime of the present government."
The leaflets were printed on A4 paper and appeared in prominent public places across the city - including Wat Phnom - before sunrise, but were swiftly taken down by police, witnesses said.
The government played down the leaflets' significance on Wednesday, insisting that Cambodians would not be swayed by acts of political subversion, and that the real test of their loyalty would be the ballot box.
"This is not the first time such a thing has happened," Council of Ministers spokesman Phay Siphan said. "This has happened many times before, but the result is always the same at the elections."
Police confirmed on Wednesday that they were investigating the incident, but said the allegations made in the leaflets were "out of date" and failed to take into account the government's current rate of development.
Kirt Chantharith, chief of general staff and spokesman for the commissioner general of the National Police, said: "[They] should not use words like this to insult the leader, but the leaflet is out of date. This game is very old and hasn't worked. National development has been thinking ahead."
Phnom Penh police Chief Touch Naruth echoed the sentiments. "Some people had burned it already because it is saying the same old thing, but they know the true situation," he said.
Ou Virak, president of the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights, was critical of the language used in the leaflets, warning that the use of such openly inflammatory rhetoric could be counterproductive.
The leaflets were printed on A4 paper and appeared in prominent public places across the city - including Wat Phnom - before sunrise, but were swiftly taken down by police, witnesses said.
The government played down the leaflets' significance on Wednesday, insisting that Cambodians would not be swayed by acts of political subversion, and that the real test of their loyalty would be the ballot box.
"This is not the first time such a thing has happened," Council of Ministers spokesman Phay Siphan said. "This has happened many times before, but the result is always the same at the elections."
Police confirmed on Wednesday that they were investigating the incident, but said the allegations made in the leaflets were "out of date" and failed to take into account the government's current rate of development.
Kirt Chantharith, chief of general staff and spokesman for the commissioner general of the National Police, said: "[They] should not use words like this to insult the leader, but the leaflet is out of date. This game is very old and hasn't worked. National development has been thinking ahead."
Phnom Penh police Chief Touch Naruth echoed the sentiments. "Some people had burned it already because it is saying the same old thing, but they know the true situation," he said.
Ou Virak, president of the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights, was critical of the language used in the leaflets, warning that the use of such openly inflammatory rhetoric could be counterproductive.
"Insulting someone is not necessarily freedom of expression," he said. "Writers should have clear morals and avoid insulting the government."
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ranariddh urges voters not to vote for Hun Sen, calling him an “enemy of the Palace”
Hun Sen (L) and Prince Ranariddh (R)Wednesday, June 11, 2008
KI-Media
In a speech broadcasted on Beehive Radio station on Tuesday, Prince Ranariddh called on voters not to cast vote for the CPP, saying that a vote for the CPP is a vote against the monarchy, and that Hun Sen is an enemy of the royal palace. “Please do not vote [CPP] again, otherwise the monarchy will be abolished and if the monarchy is abolished, we will go to hell,” The Cambodia Daily quoted the prince as saying in his radio address. CPP MP Nguon Nhel denied the prince’s statement, saying that this is merely the “prince’s trick.” The Cambodia Daily also reported that Hun Sen’s reference to the recent abolition of the Nepalese monarchy on 28 May had cause deep concern in the royal palace. However, Khieu Kanharith claimed that Hun Sen’s reference was directed to Prince Ranariddh only, and not to the monarchy.
Monday, February 18, 2008
For once Cambodia's Strongman actually puts his muscle to some use
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen participates in the ground breaking ceremony of a new railway at Sisophon town in Banthey Meachey province, 469km (291 miles) northwest of Phnom Penh, February 18, 2008. Cambodia launched on Monday a $73 million project for the restoration and reconstruction of over 600 kmof railway track which will become part of the rail transportation route linking Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to Kunming, China. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda drives a bulldozer during the ground breaking ceremony of a new railway at Sisophon town in Banthey Meachey province, 469km (291 miles) northwest of Phnom Penh, February 18, 2008. Cambodia launched on Monday a $73 million project for the restoration and reconstruction of over 600 km of railway track which will become part of the rail transportation route linking Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to Kunming, China. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) waves while walking with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda during the ground breaking ceremony of a new railway at Sisophon town in Banthey Meachey province, 469km (291 miles) northwest of Phnom Penh, February 18, 2008. Cambodia launched on Monday a $73 million project for the restoration and reconstruction of over 600 km of railway track which will become part of the rail transportation route linking Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to Kunming, China. REUTERS/Chor SokuntheaWednesday, January 23, 2008
Hun Sen calls for National Unity - Sam Rainsy: "Peace without social justice has no meaning, and this peace wouldn’t be strong either"
21 January 2008By Lim Pisith Radio Free Asia
Translated from Khmer by Heng Soy
On Monday, Prime minister Hun Sen called, from the former hot battlefield in Cambodia’s northwest, for a stronger national unity.
Hun Sen made this declaration during an inauguration of a new building for the army region No. 5, based in Battambang province, on 21 January, by drawing parallel with the security situation in Thailand and in other countries in the region.
Hun Sen said: “However, in each country, peace is predominant … but, in southern Thailand, only in the past week, 3 days (of unrest) took place. On Monday, 8 soldiers were killed in the south (of Thailand). In this case, teachers were escorted by soldiers to their schools, they (Thai insurgents) attacked the soldiers directly. On another day, there was an explosion in one of the cities, then on another day, another explosion took place in another city. Therefore, problems take place like this … in The Philippines, Sri Lanka, once here, once there. That’s why we all must preserve it (national unity), this is a good opportunity, even though now we don’t have it, but at least we are not running away from it.”
Hun Sen’s declaration was welcomed by Sam Rainsy, the leader of the largest opposition party in Cambodia. Sam Rainsy applauded the issue raised by Hun Sen and he asked that peace and social justice be instituted.
Sam Rainsy said: “I also call on Cambodia people from all political affiliations, to unite in order to defend peace and stability in Cambodia, and I want a national reconciliation, so that Cambodian people do not oppose each other as what happened in the past. However, in order to guarantee peace, there must be social justice. Peace without social justice has no meaning, and this peace wouldn’t be strong either.”
According to Hun Sen, Cambodia suffered national discord and territorial split between 1959 and 1998, before the Democratic Kampuchea regime (or Khmer Rouge regime) finally ended.
This is the first time, during the last few days, that Hun Sen addressed the public and former KR army commanders in Cambodia’s northwest. His speech comes at the heel of a meeting held by KR Tribunal officials in Pailin to allay fears of arrest among former KR leaders.
Hun Sen made this declaration during an inauguration of a new building for the army region No. 5, based in Battambang province, on 21 January, by drawing parallel with the security situation in Thailand and in other countries in the region.
Hun Sen said: “However, in each country, peace is predominant … but, in southern Thailand, only in the past week, 3 days (of unrest) took place. On Monday, 8 soldiers were killed in the south (of Thailand). In this case, teachers were escorted by soldiers to their schools, they (Thai insurgents) attacked the soldiers directly. On another day, there was an explosion in one of the cities, then on another day, another explosion took place in another city. Therefore, problems take place like this … in The Philippines, Sri Lanka, once here, once there. That’s why we all must preserve it (national unity), this is a good opportunity, even though now we don’t have it, but at least we are not running away from it.”
Hun Sen’s declaration was welcomed by Sam Rainsy, the leader of the largest opposition party in Cambodia. Sam Rainsy applauded the issue raised by Hun Sen and he asked that peace and social justice be instituted.
Sam Rainsy said: “I also call on Cambodia people from all political affiliations, to unite in order to defend peace and stability in Cambodia, and I want a national reconciliation, so that Cambodian people do not oppose each other as what happened in the past. However, in order to guarantee peace, there must be social justice. Peace without social justice has no meaning, and this peace wouldn’t be strong either.”
According to Hun Sen, Cambodia suffered national discord and territorial split between 1959 and 1998, before the Democratic Kampuchea regime (or Khmer Rouge regime) finally ended.
This is the first time, during the last few days, that Hun Sen addressed the public and former KR army commanders in Cambodia’s northwest. His speech comes at the heel of a meeting held by KR Tribunal officials in Pailin to allay fears of arrest among former KR leaders.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sam Rainsy: Ranariddh wants to negotiate with Hun Sen
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy said that Prince Norodom Ranariddh, NRP president, wants to negotiate with Hun Sen. Sam Rainsy told The Cambodia Daily over the phone, on Wednesday, that Hun Sen showed him a letter sent to him by Ranariddh. In the letter, Ranariddh stated that he will assign You Hockry, the NRP secretary-general, as the negotiator with the CPP. Sam Rainsy said that Hun Sen couldn’t believe the prince would stir up this issue. Sam Rainsy added that Hun Sen told him that he did not propose any negotiations, and he has no interest in dealing with the prince. Muth Chantha, NRP spokesman, denied that Prince Ranariddh wrote any letter to Hun Sen, and he demanded that Hun Sen shows the content of this letter to the public.
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KI-Media Note: The Cambodia Daily also reported that Keo Puth Rasmei, Funcinpec president, who was also present at the discussions between Hun Sen and Sam Rainsy at the airport on Wednesday, confirmed that he also saw the letter and the content as described by Sam Rainsy.
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KI-Media Note: The Cambodia Daily also reported that Keo Puth Rasmei, Funcinpec president, who was also present at the discussions between Hun Sen and Sam Rainsy at the airport on Wednesday, confirmed that he also saw the letter and the content as described by Sam Rainsy.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Hun Sen lied after all: Hun Manet, his son, will run for a Parliament seat
Hun Manet distributing gifts in Siem Reap in the name of his parents.Wednesday, November 28, 2007
KI-Media
Taking an about-face on his previous statement claiming that Hun Manet, his son, would never run for Parliament while he is in office, Hun Sen announced on Tuesday that Hun Manet will indeed run for Parliament, after all. The Cambodia Daily quoted Hun Sen as warning the opposition parties “to prepare for a future onslaught of new CPP officials who are the children of his party’s leaders.” Hun Sen claimed that he changed his minds after reading comments saying that by preventing his son from running for office, he was “abusing” his son’s constitutional political rights Hun Sen also warned that all the sons of CPP party leaders will participate in politics as a group. Warning that the CPP dynasty will be forever perpetuated through new generations of CPP officials’ offspring, Hun Sen launched: “We are not stupid that when there is a crisis, like when older people die, that there would be no leaders to replace them,” The Cambodia Daily reported. Hun Manet is expected to present his candidacy for the province of Siem Reap, a place where he was frequently seen distributing gifts to local villagers in the name of his parents.
The eternal prime minister?
No Term Limit for Prime Minister, Hun Sen SaysBy Chun Sakada, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
27 November 2007
The prime minister position does not need a term limit, but should preclude dual citizenship, Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday.
His remarks were apparently a reference to calls from the opposition, whose leader, Sam Rainsy, has a French passport, for term limits.
If the prime minister candidate doesn't "dare" to relinquish a second nationality "how can people trust him?" Hun Sen asked, during a speech. "When there is a problem, he runs overseas."
"I'm a Khmer," Sam Rainsy said after the remarks. "I love my country. I want to serve the Khmer people as someone who has education from a developed country, has knowledge and experience from developed countries, and has come back to serve the Khmer interest. It's better than some of those who are serving foreign interests because they owe them."
His remarks were apparently a reference to calls from the opposition, whose leader, Sam Rainsy, has a French passport, for term limits.
If the prime minister candidate doesn't "dare" to relinquish a second nationality "how can people trust him?" Hun Sen asked, during a speech. "When there is a problem, he runs overseas."
"I'm a Khmer," Sam Rainsy said after the remarks. "I love my country. I want to serve the Khmer people as someone who has education from a developed country, has knowledge and experience from developed countries, and has come back to serve the Khmer interest. It's better than some of those who are serving foreign interests because they owe them."
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