Publication : Press Release

The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 23 NGO members, is regret to learn about a recent complaint made by the Royal Government of Cambodia against Mr. Sam Rainsy, President of the Opposition Party, in addition to his former charges which was previously tried by Svay Rieng Provincial Court. According to the announcement made by a lawyer who is representing the Government, it is believed that the new complaint against the opposition leader with new charges had been already recently lodged to the prosecution office of Phnom Penh Municipal Court. This news makes national and international public opinions another concerns about the recent political issue in Cambodia, particularly in relation to the democracy space and the roles of the parliamentarians; namely the roles of opposition parliamentarians which are often affected by the complaints filing to the court from time to time, while other national important issues strongly need of contributions from all politicians of different political tendencies.

Information Source : STATEMENT ON CHRAC Calls for a Political Solution to Sam Rainsy Case

• CHRAC