Dr. Pung Chiv Kek does not want to see politicians suing each others

Click here to read The Cambodia Daily article published in 2000 where eyewitnesses discussed about
Hor Nam Hong's role at the Boeung Trabek jail

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

While vice-prime minister Hor Nam Hong is suing Sam Rainsy for accusing him of being the Boeng Trabek jail chief, Dr. Pung Chiv Kek, President of the Licadho human rights organization, expressed her regret, saying that she does not want to see lawsuits between politicians just before the election period. She said that lawsuits near the election will greatly affect the voters. Dr. Pung Chiv Kek added that politicians should reply to each other’s accusation through information broadcast in the newspapers or over the radio instead, that would be much better than bringing their cases to court. Regarding this lawsuit issue, Hor Nam Hong said that if Sam Rainsy apologizes to him for misspeaking, then he would withdraw his lawsuit. However, on Tuesday Sam Rainsy still maintained his strong standing of not apologizing to Hor Nam Hong.