Thursday, June 26, 2008
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Prince Norodom Ranariddh who is now living in exile in Malaysia, called on his supporters to stop wanting him to return back to Cambodia because taking such a course would lead him to Hun Sen’s trap. In a speech addressed to his supporters on Wednesday, the prince said that if people want to find justice for him, there is only one way: they have to bring victory to the NRP. The prince said that when the NRP wins, he can return back to Cambodia fairly and honorably. He also thanked US Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli who called on the government to allow the prince to return back home to participate in the election, but the prince said not to turn Norodom Ranariddh into a guinea pig. Prince Ranariddh also said: “In Cambodia, it is a fact that (1) the court is not independent and it is under Hun Sen’s order, and (2) Prime minister Hun Sen has prepared handcuffs for Ranariddh as well as sending him to jail.” The prince said that he is concerned he would be detained or placed under house arrest, just like Mrs. Aung San Suu Kui of Burma.
