Publication : Press Release

Today, 16 November 2012, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) releases a short Briefing Note that (1) provides an overview of some of the current concerns relating to the army and police in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), (2) calls for a national debate on security reform, and (3) makes some recommendations to assist with the process. This issue is especially timely given the imminent arrival of the United States (“US”) delegation for the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Phnom Penh next week, in particular US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, who arrives in Siem Reap today. Mr Panetta is expected to discuss areas of mutual defense co-operation between the US and Cambodia, as well as broader regional strategy.

Information Source : CCHR Releases a Short Briefing Note on Security Reform in Cambodia

• CCHR