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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Cambodian People's Party Marks 7 Jan Victory, Reaffirms Hun Sen as PM Candidate
(Top to bottom) Beaming CPP Chairman Chea Sim (middle) chatting cordially with CPP Vice Chairman and Prime Minister Hun Sen on his left and CPP Honorary Chairman on his right at the ceremony; CPP members at the 7 January Victory Day celebration; Chea Sim reading speech at the event (TVK, 7 Jan) 07 Jan 08
Television Kampuchea (TVK)
On 7 January, Cambodian Government-run Phnom Penh Television Kampuchea [TVK] in Cambodian at 0537 GMT carried a 35-minute recorded video report, following its midday newscast, on the Cambodian People's Party [CPP] marking the 29th anniversary of the victory of 7 January under the presidency of CPP Chairman Chea Sim, CPP Honorary Chairman Heng Samrin, and CPP Vice Chairman Hun Sen at the party headquarters in Phnom Penh on the morning of 7 January.
Also present at the ceremony were members of the Senate, National Assembly, and Royal Government of Cambodia, representatives of allied parties, foreign diplomats, and large crowds of people.
At the event, CPP and Senate Chairman Chea Sim read a prepared speech expressing "loyal salutations and profoundest gratitude" to King Norodom Sihamoni, former King Norodom Sihanouk, and former Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, who "have sacrificed all-out physical and moral efforts for the sake of independence, peace, national unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, prosperity, and happiness of the Cambodian motherland and people." He also wished them abundant health, physical strength, clear-sightedness, and longevity so they could "remain as the cool shade for the Cambodian people forever."
Continuing his speech, Chea Sim recalled efforts exerted by the Cambodian people and the Kampuchea United Front for National Construction and Defense, supported and assisted by the volunteer Vietnamese troops and peace-and justice-loving forces worldwide, to "attack and overthrow" the atrocious and barbaric Khmer Rouge [KR] regime on 7 January 1979.
Chea Sim further said that in Cambodia, "democracy, freedom, the respect for human rights, and the state of the law have been restored, protected, strengthened, and expanded constantly on the basis of ensuring the interests of the nation and people."
Chea Sim also recalled that the CPP had "played the role as core force in successfully solving post-election political deadlocks, the issue pertaining to the throne stability, and border problems with neighboring countries; in consolidating national unity; and in amending the Constitution, changing the two-thirds majority system to the system of absolute majority." The CPP had also, he added, "restored and elevated the nation's reputation by taking part in international affairs" with countries in the region and the world.
In his speech, Chea Sim criticized some "insane circles for taking themselves for the enemies of the 7 January victory and of the people's revival, seeking all possible means to overthrow the people's power with the aim of bringing back the genocide regime."
Chea Sim extolled the Cambodian Government for its all-around achievements with the implementation of the win-win policy, adding that in 2008, the government, under the leader the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, would "continue to implement its priority policies, especially in those in the economic, financial, and social sectors."
On the question regarding democracy and human rights, Chea Sim said the CPP would continue to "protect and uphold democracy and the respect for human rights." He added that concretely, "democracy and human rights in Cambodia have not developed thanks to remarks or reports by some circles that refuse to understand and accept the truth."
Regarding elections, Chea Sim called on all to take part in improving the poll process, allowing the Cambodian people to "express their wish fully and freely."
On the question about the prime minister candidate, Chea Sim said, "On this occasion, I wish to reaffirm solemnly that the CPP has unanimously decided to appoint CPP Vice Chairman Samdech Akkeak Senapakdei Decho Hun Sen as the candidate for the position of Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia in the next fourth legislature of the National Assembly." [applause]
With regard to cooperation with the FUNCINPEC [National United Front for an Independent, Neutral, Peaceful, and Cooperative Cambodia] Party, Chea Sim said the CPP would "continue to strengthen the close cooperation with the FUNCINPEC Party and all the patriotic circles in society. This is in order to promote the implementation of the Royal Government's policies to score new achievements for the nation and to protect political atmosphere to allow the election to proceed well. This cooperation will be strengthened and expanded both before and after the election."
Commenting on the process of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, Chea Sim said, "The CPP supports the ongoing process, supported nationally and internationally, of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia [ECCC] to try the crimes committed under the Democratic Kampuchea [DK] regime. We believe the national community, which is fully aware of the sufferings and injustice experienced by the Cambodian people under the DK regime, will certainly continue to provide the ECCC with moral and material assistance. Along with this, we reject any acts that will take advantage to use these courts in an attempt to cause division in Cambodian national society."
To conclude, Chea Sim said, "The people's political decision in the forthcoming election is of most determining significance for the country's destiny. In other words, only a political party that can ensure genuine peace, stability, democracy, and development should be elected."
Also present at the ceremony were members of the Senate, National Assembly, and Royal Government of Cambodia, representatives of allied parties, foreign diplomats, and large crowds of people.
At the event, CPP and Senate Chairman Chea Sim read a prepared speech expressing "loyal salutations and profoundest gratitude" to King Norodom Sihamoni, former King Norodom Sihanouk, and former Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, who "have sacrificed all-out physical and moral efforts for the sake of independence, peace, national unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, prosperity, and happiness of the Cambodian motherland and people." He also wished them abundant health, physical strength, clear-sightedness, and longevity so they could "remain as the cool shade for the Cambodian people forever."
Continuing his speech, Chea Sim recalled efforts exerted by the Cambodian people and the Kampuchea United Front for National Construction and Defense, supported and assisted by the volunteer Vietnamese troops and peace-and justice-loving forces worldwide, to "attack and overthrow" the atrocious and barbaric Khmer Rouge [KR] regime on 7 January 1979.
Chea Sim further said that in Cambodia, "democracy, freedom, the respect for human rights, and the state of the law have been restored, protected, strengthened, and expanded constantly on the basis of ensuring the interests of the nation and people."
Chea Sim also recalled that the CPP had "played the role as core force in successfully solving post-election political deadlocks, the issue pertaining to the throne stability, and border problems with neighboring countries; in consolidating national unity; and in amending the Constitution, changing the two-thirds majority system to the system of absolute majority." The CPP had also, he added, "restored and elevated the nation's reputation by taking part in international affairs" with countries in the region and the world.
In his speech, Chea Sim criticized some "insane circles for taking themselves for the enemies of the 7 January victory and of the people's revival, seeking all possible means to overthrow the people's power with the aim of bringing back the genocide regime."
Chea Sim extolled the Cambodian Government for its all-around achievements with the implementation of the win-win policy, adding that in 2008, the government, under the leader the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, would "continue to implement its priority policies, especially in those in the economic, financial, and social sectors."
On the question regarding democracy and human rights, Chea Sim said the CPP would continue to "protect and uphold democracy and the respect for human rights." He added that concretely, "democracy and human rights in Cambodia have not developed thanks to remarks or reports by some circles that refuse to understand and accept the truth."
Regarding elections, Chea Sim called on all to take part in improving the poll process, allowing the Cambodian people to "express their wish fully and freely."
On the question about the prime minister candidate, Chea Sim said, "On this occasion, I wish to reaffirm solemnly that the CPP has unanimously decided to appoint CPP Vice Chairman Samdech Akkeak Senapakdei Decho Hun Sen as the candidate for the position of Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia in the next fourth legislature of the National Assembly." [applause]
With regard to cooperation with the FUNCINPEC [National United Front for an Independent, Neutral, Peaceful, and Cooperative Cambodia] Party, Chea Sim said the CPP would "continue to strengthen the close cooperation with the FUNCINPEC Party and all the patriotic circles in society. This is in order to promote the implementation of the Royal Government's policies to score new achievements for the nation and to protect political atmosphere to allow the election to proceed well. This cooperation will be strengthened and expanded both before and after the election."
Commenting on the process of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, Chea Sim said, "The CPP supports the ongoing process, supported nationally and internationally, of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia [ECCC] to try the crimes committed under the Democratic Kampuchea [DK] regime. We believe the national community, which is fully aware of the sufferings and injustice experienced by the Cambodian people under the DK regime, will certainly continue to provide the ECCC with moral and material assistance. Along with this, we reject any acts that will take advantage to use these courts in an attempt to cause division in Cambodian national society."
To conclude, Chea Sim said, "The people's political decision in the forthcoming election is of most determining significance for the country's destiny. In other words, only a political party that can ensure genuine peace, stability, democracy, and development should be elected."
Monday, January 07, 2008
Horrors of Pol Pot's regime was also made possible by the former KR soldiers and commanders currently in the CPP
Cambodia observes anniversary of fall of Khmer Rouge
Mon, 07 Jan 2008
DPA
Mon, 07 Jan 2008
DPA
Phnom Penh - Cambodia remembered the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime Monday with a celebration at the headquarters of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP). "Despite passing a period of 29 years, we all still remember the horrors caused during the period of three years, eight months and 20 days by Pol Pot's Democratic Kampuchea regime after it took power on April 17, 1975," CPP and Senate President Chea Sim said in a speech to about 5,000 CPP loyalists.
"They reduced the country's social infrastucture to complete ruin while depriving individuals of rights and freedoms and reducing them to slaves living inhumane lives," he added in a speech to mark the 1979 anniversary when Vietnamese-backed troops retook Phnom Penh.
For the second year in a row, Chea Sim reaffirmed the CPP's commitment to a UN-Cambodia tribunal established to try former Khmer Rouge leaders despite allegations by some groups that the CPP had tried to stall the hearings.
Five former Khmer Rouge leaders are in custody awaiting trial on charges of human rights abuses and war crimes. Hearings are hoped to get under way early this year, but those close to the court have already expressed concerns that the tribunal's 56-million-dollar budget would not be enough.
Many prominent CPP members are former Khmer Rouge who became disillusioned with the movement's ultra-Maoist policies, under which up to 2 million Cambodians perished.
Key CPP cadre, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, defected to Vietnam and returned with Vietnamese backing to oust the Khmer Rouge from power.
Other parties have accused the CPP of hijacking the anniversary, but CPP officials maintained many opposition leaders fled the civil war and were not in Cambodia at the time and so do not understand history accurately.
"They reduced the country's social infrastucture to complete ruin while depriving individuals of rights and freedoms and reducing them to slaves living inhumane lives," he added in a speech to mark the 1979 anniversary when Vietnamese-backed troops retook Phnom Penh.
For the second year in a row, Chea Sim reaffirmed the CPP's commitment to a UN-Cambodia tribunal established to try former Khmer Rouge leaders despite allegations by some groups that the CPP had tried to stall the hearings.
Five former Khmer Rouge leaders are in custody awaiting trial on charges of human rights abuses and war crimes. Hearings are hoped to get under way early this year, but those close to the court have already expressed concerns that the tribunal's 56-million-dollar budget would not be enough.
Many prominent CPP members are former Khmer Rouge who became disillusioned with the movement's ultra-Maoist policies, under which up to 2 million Cambodians perished.
Key CPP cadre, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, defected to Vietnam and returned with Vietnamese backing to oust the Khmer Rouge from power.
Other parties have accused the CPP of hijacking the anniversary, but CPP officials maintained many opposition leaders fled the civil war and were not in Cambodia at the time and so do not understand history accurately.
A communist celebration ... complete with Buddhist blessing (albeit a form of Buddhism sanctioned by the party)
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) and his wife Bunrany (4th R) greet his supporters at their Cambodian People's Party headquarters in Phnom Penh January 7, 2008, to mark the 29th anniversary of the toppling of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime. Some 1.7 million people are believed to have died in the "Killing Fields" of the ultra-Maoist guerrillas, whose four year reign of terror was brought to an end in 1979 by invading troops from neighbouring Vietnam. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Bling Bling!Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) and his wife Bunrany clap as they meet their supporters at their Cambodian People's Party headquarters in Phnom Penh January 7, 2008, to mark the 29th anniversary of the toppling of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime. Some 1.7 million people are believed to have died in the "Killing Fields" of the ultra-Maoist guerrillas, whose four year reign of terror was brought to an end in 1979 by invading troops from neighbouring Vietnam. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (front R), President of the Senate Chea Sim (front C) and President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin pray at their Cambodian People's Party headquarters in Phnom Penh January 7, 2008, to mark the 29th anniversary of the toppling of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime. Some 1.7 million people are believed to have died in the "Killing Fields" of the ultra-Maoist guerrillas, whose four year reign of terror was brought to an end in 1979 by invading troops from neighbouring Vietnam. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Unholy CPP TrinityCambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (R), President of the Senate Chea Sim (C) and President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin pray to Buddhists monks at the Cambodian People's Party headquarters in Phnom Penh January 7, 2008, to mark the 29th anniversary of the toppling of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime. Some 1.7 million people are believed to have died in the "Killing Fields" of the ultra-Maoist guerrillas, whose four year reign of terror was brought to an end in 1979 by invading troops from neighbouring Vietnam. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (2nd R), his wife Bunrany (R), President of the Senate Chea Sim (C), Heng Samrin (2nd L) and his wife release doves at their Cambodian People's Party headquarters in Phnom Penh January 7, 2008, to mark the 29th anniversary of the toppling of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime. Some 1.7 million people are believed to have died in the "Killing Fields" of the ultra-Maoist guerrillas, whose four year reign of terror was brought to an end in 1979 by invading troops from neighbouring Vietnam. REUTERS/Chor SokuntheaAbout 300 Xmers in the US and Canada celebrate 07 January, including Sea Kosal, Hun Sen's mouthpiece at the UN
06 January 2008
By Mayarith
Radio Free Asia
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
By Mayarith
Radio Free Asia
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
About 300 people coming from various states in the US, who are supporting the CPP, including Sea Kosal, the Cambodian representative at the UN, and a number of other Cambodian diplomats, celebrated the 29th anniversary of 07 January in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The celebration took place on Saturday 05 January, 2 days prior to the official celebration organized by the CPP in Phnom Penh city.
Sea Kosal, the official representing the CPP, said about the meaning of 07 January: “Today, we are gathering to remember and celebrate the 07 January victory, which is a day that gave us our second birth, because, without 07 January 1979, we all wouldn’t be present here, and our country during that time, would be completely destroyed already.”
For the CPP supporters, 07 January is considered as a liberation day from the yoke of the Pol Pot Khmer Rouge killing, however, the opposition parties consider 07 January as the day of the aggression and invasion of Cambodia by the Vietnamese army.
Som Kealey, the representative of the CPP branch office in Philadelphia, said that 07 January is not an evil day like the opposition claim. Som Kealey said: “This day is the super victory of our (Xmer?) brothers who came from various states and Canada, New York, etc… to participate in the celebration of 07 January, the super victory day of (Vietnam over) Cambodia.”
Mayarith: How do you consider 07 January?
Som Kealey: 07 January is a day that Cambodians won because they were saved from the Pol Pot’s regime danger.
The celebration of 07 January in Pennsylvania takes place every single year. During this year celebration, the event seems to be participated by numerous foreigners also.
The celebration took place on Saturday 05 January, 2 days prior to the official celebration organized by the CPP in Phnom Penh city.
Sea Kosal, the official representing the CPP, said about the meaning of 07 January: “Today, we are gathering to remember and celebrate the 07 January victory, which is a day that gave us our second birth, because, without 07 January 1979, we all wouldn’t be present here, and our country during that time, would be completely destroyed already.”
For the CPP supporters, 07 January is considered as a liberation day from the yoke of the Pol Pot Khmer Rouge killing, however, the opposition parties consider 07 January as the day of the aggression and invasion of Cambodia by the Vietnamese army.
Som Kealey, the representative of the CPP branch office in Philadelphia, said that 07 January is not an evil day like the opposition claim. Som Kealey said: “This day is the super victory of our (Xmer?) brothers who came from various states and Canada, New York, etc… to participate in the celebration of 07 January, the super victory day of (Vietnam over) Cambodia.”
Mayarith: How do you consider 07 January?
Som Kealey: 07 January is a day that Cambodians won because they were saved from the Pol Pot’s regime danger.
The celebration of 07 January in Pennsylvania takes place every single year. During this year celebration, the event seems to be participated by numerous foreigners also.
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