FKKE's invitation for a meeting on Saturday 16 June 2012

Chers Amis,

Nos frères et sœurs du Kampuchea Krom ont fait d'énormes progrès dans leur combat de résistance contre la répression et les discriminations racistes du Gouvernement de Hanoï à leur égard. Notre devoir est de leur exprimer notre fraternelle solidarité et notre encouragement inconditionnel à leur action, car il est certain que leur réussite ou leur échec ont et auront également des conséquences directes à notre propre lutte contre le colonialisme vietnamien qui ravage notre Patrie. Il nous sera très important aussi de tirer enseignement des expériences de leur lutte contre les menées destructrices de Hanoï qu'ils ont subies tant sur le plan intérieur que dans l'arène international. Il nous faut bien connaître l'ennemi, si nous voulons le combattre.

Je vous invite donc à assister nombreux, avec vos autres amis et connaissances, à la réunion de Châtillon de samedi prochain, le 16 juin (voir le Programme ci-joint), avec la présence de M. THACH Ngoc Thach, un leader exceptionnel de la Fédération des Khmers du Kampuchea Krom.

Bien fraternellement,

DK

Conference/Debate on Sunday 13 May 2012 (from 3 to 7PM) with Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy in Paris, France

Hello to you all,

You are invited to a conference debate, in the presence of LP Sam Rainsy, to expose our political line on the eve of elections. On this occasion, LP take the opportunity to present the latest news from Cambodia, Asia, Europe and the United States.

This meeting will be held:

Sunday, May 13, 2012 15:00 to 19:00

in the Parish of Saint Hippolyte 

27, Choisy Ave

75013 Paris

Come with friends, compatriots. Together, let us save our country.

M. SOK Sophath : 06 35 18 55 42
M. THUCH Rattana : 06 68 80 93 89
M. UNG Sam Ok : 06 27 02 25 74

Sincerely,


SRP-France


Sam Ok

Demonstration in front of the Viet embassy in Paris on 07 January 2012

MANIFESTATION

Cambodge/Laos contre le Vietnam expansionniste

La Révolution du Lotus Khmer et nos amis laotiens du Conseil National Lao pour la Démocratie appellent les compatriotes des deux nations à se manifester le 7 janvier 2012 , à 14 heures , devant l’Ambassade du Vietnam sise au :

N°- 62 rue Boileau

Paris 16è

Métro : Michel-Ange Molitor

Personnes à contacter :

1. M. krethya au N°- : 0676473082
2. Dr Somboun THORANINTH au N°-0148925544

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Demonstration

Cambodia/Laos against Vietnamese expansionism

The Khmer Lotus Revolution and our Lao friends of the Lao National Council for Democracy are calling all compatriots from both nations to hold a demonstration on 07 January 2012, at 2PM, in front of the Vietnamese embassy in Paris at the following address:

No. 62 Rue Boileau

Paris XVI

Metro station: Michel-Ange Molitor

For additional information, please contact:

1. Mr. krethya, Tel. No. 0676473082
2. Dr. Somboun Thoraninth, Tel. No. 0148925544

Petiition to the UN by Demonstrators in Paris on 23 October 2011

http://www.box.net/shared/t41ycs323yxsr582j1ut


http://www.box.net/shared/j07rnf6s396ccbn6z57a

1991 Paris Peace Agreements Rally in Paris, France

Sourn Serey Ratha's KPPM Rally for the 20th Anniversary of the 1991 PPA in Paris, France

Additional photos are available at:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150366971094253.370415.276670769252&type=3

Demonstration to support the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements in Paris, France on 23 October 2011

What:

Mass Demonstration to support the

1991 Paris Peace Agreements on Cambodia

When:

23 October 2011

at 2PM

Where:

Human Righs Esplanade (Place du Trocadero)

Paris, France

Demonstration in front of the Viet embassy in Paris on 08 May 2011

The LOTUS Revolution

The Khmer Liberation Movement for Democracy (KLMD) invites all our Compatriots to come and demonstrate against Dictator Hun Sen and the Vietnamese on 08 May 2011, in front of the Vietnamese Embassy at:

62 Rue Boileau

Paris 16e (75016)

Starting at: 2PM

Metro: Michel-Ange-Molitor

Contact: (1) 06 76 47 30 82; (2) 06 42 67 28 63; (3) 06 59 02 59 85

http://www.box.net/shared/74ua8x0tv6

Letter denouncing alleged mistreatment and corruption at the Cambodian Embassy in Paris

Dear Readers,

Please find below an anonymous letter from one of our readers in France, protesting the corruption at the Cambodian Embassy in Paris. This irate reader complaints about the rude behavior of Cambodian officials at the embassy, as well as unacceptable demand for fees that exceed the legal limits. The original letter is in French. The English version is our translation.

Thank you,

KI-Media team

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Hello,

I am a Cambodian citizen working in France.

I am writing to request information about corruption from your institution.

In fact, there are many Cambodians working in France like me who consider the Cambodian Embassy as the only authority in France that will help and assist us in case of need.

However, you're more like vampires who exploit the blood of innocent workers.

First, you treat us very badly. Each of us who are going to the embassy are just spitted with humiliation with your disdainful gaze and your rude words. You only ask us for money without providing any justification.

For example, the cost to extent a passport is fixed by yourself and this is different to the legal amount.

In fact, you consider us as enemies or slaves to exploit or to terrorize...

Quite frankly, Cambodian immigrants in France do not need you.

People like you should find shelter with the mafia in the nefarious district of St. Denis.

I will copy this letter to all Cambodian newspaper around the world.

YOU MUST STOP NOW! THAT’S ENOUGH!

WE NEED CONFIDENCE IN OUR COUNTRY WITH REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE NOT CORRUPT!

POOR KHMER WORKER

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Bonjour,

Je suis un citoyen cambodgien qui travaille en France.

Je vous écris pour vous demander des informations concernant les corruption dans votre établissement.

En fait, il y a beaucoup de cambodgiens qui travaillent en France comme moi qui considère l'ambassade du Cambodge comme la seule autorité cambodgienne en France qui va les aider et les assister au cas où ils ont besoin d'aides.

Cependant, vous êtes plutôt comme des vampires qui exploitent le sang des travailleurs innocents.

D'abord, vous nous traitez mal. Chacun de nous passe à l'ambassade juste pour êtes craché au dessus avec vos regards d’humiliation, et des paroles impolis. Vous ne demandez que de l'argent sans aucune justification.

Par exemple, le prolongement du passeport est fixé avec un prix par vous même par rapport à la quantité de l'année et qui n'est pas du tout légal ou règlementaire.

En fait, vous nous prenez comme des ennemies ou des esclaves à exploiter, à terroriser....

Je vous dis franchement, les immigrés cambodgiennes en France n'ont pas besoin de vous.

Les gens comme vous devront trouver un toit chez les mafias dans le quartier sensible à St. Denis.

Je voudrais faire une copie à tous les journals cambodgien partout dans le monde.

IL FAUT QUE VOUS VOUS ARRETEZ! CA SUFFIT!

NOUS AVONS BESOIN DES CONFIANCES EN NOTRE PAYS AVEC UN BON REPRESENTANT QUI N'EST PAS CORROMPU!

PAUVRE KHMER TRAVAILLEUR

The Lotus Revolution takes roots in Paris?

Please find below some photos from the Rally in Paris.

Cheers,

Ung Bun Heang

Photos from the Demonstration in Paris: Khmer from all walk of life and from all parties, except the CPP, came to demonstrate

"The CPP must abide by the 23 October 1991 Agreements to end the Yuon and Siem agressions" reads this banner

Rule of law in Cambodia!

 

Democracy in Cambodia!

Cambodia does not respect human rights!

Hun Xen is a dictator!

Hun Xen is a Khmer Rouge!

No to dictatorship in Cambodia!

Social justice in Cambodia!

 

Respect the 23 October 1991 Paris Peace Agreements!

 

Join the audience in the trial opposing Sam Rainsy to Hor 5 Hong

VENEZ AUJOURD'HUI ASSISTER AU PROCES OPPOSANT HOR NAM HONG A SAM RAINSY A PARIS

Ce jeudi 25 mars, à partir de 13 heures, venez nombreux assiter à l'audience de la Cour d'Appel de Paris (Chambre de la Presse) où Sam Rainsy sera confronté avec Hor Nam Hong dans un procès en diffamation intenté par le deuxième contre le premier. Il faut aider la vérité à triompher pour que justice puisse être rendue un jour au peuple cambodgien victime du génocide khmer rouge de 1975 à 1979.

Rendez-vous AUJOURD'HUI, dans la solidarité et la dignité, au Palais de Justice, Ile de la Cité.
Paris 1er - Métro Saint Michel

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Join the audience in the trial opposing Sam Rainsy to Hor 5 Hong

Today, Thursday 25 March, starting from 1PM, come in large number to join the audience at the Paris Appeal Court (Chambre de la Presse) where Sam Rainsy will be confronted by Hor 5 Hong in a defamation lawsuit brought by the latter against Sam Rainsy. The truth shall prevail so that justice can, one day, be rendered to the Cambodian people who were victimized by the 1975-1979 Khmer Rouge genocide.

See you Today in solidarity and dignity at the Palais de Justice, Ile de la Cité, Paris 1er, Metro Saint Michel.

Special meeting with Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha in Paris of Sunday 07 September 2008

INVITATION A LA REUNION SPECIALE D'INFORMATION A PARIS
Thème LES ELECTIONS LEGISLATIVES DU 27 JUILLET 2008 ET LES FRAUDES ELECTORALES AU CAMBODGE

Présidée par:
S.E. SAM RAINSY, Président du PSR
&
S.E. KEM SOKHA, Président du PDH

Dimanche 7 septembre 2008 de 14h00 à 18h00

Salle de Conférence de Patronage Laïque du XVè
72 avenue Félix Faure 75015 Paris

Métro Boucicaut ou Lourmel ( ligne 8)
Bus 62 ou Tram – Station Balard

Veuillez informer vos amis et proches pour qu'ils prennent connaissance de cette invitation et venir nombreux. Le Comité d'organisateurs vous remercie d'avance de votre présence.

Pour information:

PDH-France : 06 09 38 46 16 - 06 21 13 17 01 - 06 03 50 46 56
PSR-France : 06 13 06 77 00 - 06 19 31 42 98 - 06 22 25 26 55
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Invitation to a Special Information Meeting in Paris
Topic: The 27 July 2008 General Election and the Election Frauds in Cambodia

Presided by:
Sam Rainsy, SRP President
&
Kem Sokha, HRP President

Sunday 07 September 2008 between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Salle de Conférence de Patronage Laïque du XVè
72 avenue Félix Faure 75015 Paris

Métro Boucicaut ou Lourmel ( ligne 8)
Bus 62 ou Tram – Station Balard

Please inform your family and friends about this invitation and come to join us in large number. The organizing Committee thanks you.

For information:

PDH-France : 06 09 38 46 16 - 06 21 13 17 01 - 06 03 50 46 56
PSR-France : 06 13 06 77 00 - 06 19 31 42 98 - 06 22 25 26 55

UNPO Demonstrates with Khmer Krom in Paris

2007-08-20
UNPO

UNPO has joined demonstrations organized by the Khmer-Kampuchea Krom Federation (KKF) in Paris, aiming to raise awareness of human rights violations in the Mekong Delta and the recent arrest of the Ven. Tim Sakhorn.

The Hague, 20 August 2007 – After Australia and the United States of America, it was France’s turn to stage a Khmer Krom demonstration. Organised by the Khmer Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF) numerous members of the Khmer Krom Diaspora, Buddhist Monks, and supporters filled Paris’ “Esplanade de Droits des l’Homme” (Human Rights Plaza) on Sunday 19 August 2007, raising awareness of the human rights violations from which their communities continue to suffer.

The Khmer Krom are the indigenous people of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, and became a UNPO Member in 2001 where they are represented by the KKF. Since this time they have been actively involved in the organisation’s nonviolent struggle for the betterment of the human right situation in their region. As part of a broader assimilation policy, Khmer Krom Buddhists Monks have in particular been targeted for persecution. Breaches of their basic human rights have become increasingly common as they are identified as the primary bearers of the distinct language and cultural identity of the Khmer Krom people. Particular concern has been expressed most recently at the growing infringement upon the right to religious freedom, the right to freedom of speech, and the right to freedom of assembly.

The recent defrocking and subsequent disappearance of the Ven. Tim Sakhorn, a Khmer Krom Buddhist Monk living in Cambodia, has also raised concern amongst Khmer Krom communities. As the religious leader of a temple which assisted Khmer Krom refugees fleeing persecution in Vietnam, many viewed the Ven. Tim Sakhorn as an important defender of both refugees and human rights. Recent reports suggest however that he has been returned to Vietnam by Cambodian authorities, where he is now under detention and charged with “undermining national unity.” The KKF and UNPO have both appealed extensively for his release, as well as for greater protection for the region’s human rights defenders. The well attended demonstration in Paris represented a further opportunity to bring his case to international attention, ensuring above all that he is not forgotten.

[Further information about the Ven. Tim Sakhorn]

[Read the UNPO appeal]

In light of these recent developments the KKF has organized a number of demonstrations around the world. In Paris, Khmer Krom Buddhists, both from France and beyond, gathered across from the Eiffel Tower at the Esplanade des Droits de l’Homme, protesting human rights violations and calling for the safe return of the Ven. Tim Sakhorn. Colourful and lively protests were interrupted only by a moment of prayer, led by attending Khmer Krom Buddhist Monks, and remembering those who have suffered, and who still suffer, from human rights violations and persecution. Signatures were collected for a series of petitions, with the general public educated also about the ongoing situation in the Mekong Delta and the rich history of the Khmer Krom.

Amongst the many speakers were representatives from the Khmer Krom in the Netherlands, Lyon (France) and Grenoble (France), as well as representatives from the Cambodian Associated League for Human Rights in France, and the Association for the Victims of the Khmer Rouge Genocide. Later in the afternoon a delegation, which included a UNPO representative, marched to the Cambodian Embassy, delivering an appeal to the Cambodian government, urging further support for the Khmer Krom and in particular for the Ven. Tim Sakhorn.

UNPO delivered also an appeal, urging the Cambodian government to pressure its Vietnamese neighbours to respect international human rights standards, and to remember their own obligations to protect human rights defenders and those who seeking refuge within their borders.

[Read the UNPO appeal to his Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Republic of France]

Against the backdrop of the peaceful prayers of an ancient culture, the Buddhist Monks and the many old and young gathered in the name of peaceful manifestation, it is hard to understand the justification of Vietnamese authorities for the continued severe repression of the Khmer Krom.