Hun Xen warned Cambodians not to illegally cross into Thailand

Monday, December 07, 2009
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by KI-Media

Prime minister Hun Xen warned Cambodians living along the Cambodian-Thai border not to enter Thailand to cut down trees or undertake illegal activities in order to avoid being arrested or shot by Thai soldiers. In a speech given during the inauguration of the construction site for National Road 68 in Oddar Meanchey province, next to the Thai border, Hun Xen declared that, recently, 3 Cambodians who crossed into Thailand were arrested and sentenced, while others were shot and killed on the spot by Thai soldiers. Hun Xen asked them that, whatever they do, they should stay within Cambodian territories, and they should never cross into Thailand. Hun Xen also warned armed troops and Cambodians from entering Thai territories. Hun Xen also said that: “We will not allow Thai soldiers and civilians to enter into our territories either.”

"[Sam Rainsy] called the US to fire a missile to Tuol Krasaing": Hun Xen

Friday, October 9, 2009
KI-Media and Everyday.com.kh

During a speech given yesterday for the 30th anniversary of the National Bank of Cambodia, Hun Sen once again raised the issue of opposition leader Sam Rainsy calling the US to fire a missile on his house in 1998. “In 1998, H.E. Sam Rainsy called on the US to fire a missile to Tuol Krasaing, Takhmao city,” Hun Sen was quoted by The Cambodia Daily as saying. He also added: “Don’t be mistaken, the US missile fired into Cambodia, it will not be just Hun Sen who will die, and he called on the US to invade Cambodia… it is not a small thing for a Cambodian to call a foreigner to fire on our country and it is not a normal thing… It means that he called a foreigner to invade our country in order to shoot Hun Sen to death.” In his speech, Hun Sen also warned a man, whom he declined to name, who urged police and soldiers to “turn their weapons on the government.”

The Cambodia Daily also received an email clarification from opposition leader Sam Rainsy who indicated that Hun Xen was taking out of context the remarks he made in 1998, following the grenade attack on Sam Rainsy and peaceful protesters in front of the National Assembly. “At a public meeting a few days after the Aug 20, 1998, incident at the Interior Ministry, I said that terrorists in any country should not feel safe and happy because there will be no impunity for them. I was referring to the US reprisals against terrorist groups in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks [on US embassies] in East Africa… Therefore, what I said… was a warning to Cambodian leaders, especially Hun Sen, that they should stop supporting state terrorism,” The Cambodia Daily quoted Sam Rainsy’s email.

In regards to the unnamed man mentioned by Hun Sen, The Cambodia Daily reported that in 1998, Sam Rainsy called on government troops “to rise up together and turn your gun point to get Hun Sen to step down from his position.”

Hun Sen’s mention of the issues above comes at a time when opposition MPs are criticizing the draft criminal law during debates on the National Assembly floor. In his speech, Hun Sen stressed that the behavior he mentioned above should be changed, if there is anything, a talk should be initiated and the court system should be used. However, he said that when he uses the court, he is accused of dismissing rights. Hun Sen said that he did not use bullets or handcuffs, he only used the court system to sentence them (his opponents), while the latter called on others to fire on Cambodia and that these people have not been dealt with yet.

Hun Xen is ready to use the military to fight a defenseless woman, he also lashed out on unnamed foreign countries

Coward Strongmen vs Defenseless Women?

Hun Xen re-affirmed his defamation lawsuit stance

12 August 2009
DAP news
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

In the morning of 12 August 2009, during a ceremony for the distribution of diplomas and for the inauguration of the university of law and economic science, Hun Xen displayed his unwavering stance in regards to the defamation lawsuit he brought up. Hun Xen said that he will play along [in any appeals], whether it is by legal or military means, he will play along till the end. Hun Xen warned a certain woman, telling her not to act as a representative of women.

Hun Xen also issued strong warnings to a number of NGOs that are not neutral and that are leaning to the opposition party. Hun Xen also lashed out at a number of foreign countries that are always getting involved in Cambodia’s internal issues. He told these countries to pull out of Cambodia because Cambodia has sufficient democracy already.

During the ceremony, Cambodia’s Strongman also confirmed his strong stance to lead the government, and he said that he will continue leading the country in 2018 and 2023. He also reminded the opposition party to think about its own survival also.

Hun Xen also appealed on Cambodians to respect the traffic law, and they should install rear mirrors on their motorcycles and wear helmets to protect themselves. Hun Xen also called on motorcycle owners to pay taxes.