Publication : Press Release

In its meeting with NGOs on April 6, 2006 to discuss the draft law on demonstrations, Cambodia’s ministry of interior announced a ban on any demonstration to protest against the prime minister. Citing political instability, the ministry’s secretary of state, Nuth Sa An, said any demonstration calling for the prime minister’s resignation would be banned. Only a vote can oust him from power, he added. To emphasise his point, Nuth Sa An denounced the recent demonstrations in Bangkok leading to the resignation of the Thai prime minister. However, demonstrations against government ministers may be organised, asking for the prime minister to remove them.

Information Source : Cambodia: Bans on Protests Against Prime Minister Legalises Absolute Rule

• AHRC-Asian Human Rights Commission