The Phnom Penh regime does not allow UN Special Rapporteur to meet with opposition president Kem Sokha

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said that the Phnom Penh regime would not allow special rapporteur United Nations human rights envoy Rhona Smith met with opposition leader Kem Sokha During her visit, The group now. Civil society and analysts see the Phnom Penh regime as transparent as allowing Ron Smith to meet Work with all parties without any hindrances to ease the political climate in Cambodia.
Press Officer of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia informs Asia Free by email. On October 29, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia visited the meeting The opposition party Kem Sokha was sentenced Of the Phnom Penh regime refused. She also sought to meet with Phnom Penh officials at the relevant ministries and is currently awaiting final approval. At the same time, she plans to meet with diplomats and civil society organizations working on human rights in Cambodia During her visit, in particular, focusing on human rights and sustainable development goals.
Asia Free could not contact Phnom Penh Municipal Council spokesman Phay Siphan and his spokesman for the Ministry of Justice Jin Milian to ask for an explanation of this thing, but not by the time of the broadcast, by both Pick up the phone.Head of LICADHO's investigative office, Am Sam Ath acknowledged that the decision not to allow Mrs. Rainsy to enter Meet the opposition leader is an indication that the regime has not yet been transparent about the human rights situation in Cambodia . He said broad consultation with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia was a good opportunity. One of the easiest ways to relax the political environment in Cambodia is the international community: "I understand that if we Thinking about transparency is not transparent Because before the election, the report of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Criticized and raised concerns about election issues, issues of arrest of political party leaders and action issues Political opposition of the opposition. So I just think it's a good opportunity in a controversial political issue in Cambodia especially with the EU Plans to Dismiss EBA If we show optimism or transparency in meeting Ron Smith with President The opposition party, which has been granted bail Currently detained at home, it is transparent.
Political analyst, Dr. Loa Mong Hay, saw the need not to allow the UN Special Rapporteur to meet with him Kem Sokha is showing hidden conceit, which seems to be a big mystery of the Phnom Penh regime. He said the Phnom Penh regime should abide by what they had promised to the UN, which would provide cooperation The United Nations on the issue of respect for human rights in Cambodia: "This is a big mystery to the government. Since the arrest of His Excellency Kem Sokha to the detention of Trapeang Phlong 100 kilometers from Phnom Penh, the cause And moved to his home with the same protection as the police force. This foreign official is an official government official, and in the words of Samdech Techo abroad he will cooperate with the country. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Therefore, it is important to respect what has been drawn up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. This means that there is a consensus and if they want to go to a prisoner, they go to the jurisdiction They too. "
Dr. Loa Mong Hay questioned that if the Phnom Penh regime really respects human rights, then no There is something that the regime is banned or fears for the UN Special Rapporteur to meet with him. Kem Sokha and other opposition officials to discuss and consult.
Am Sam Ath wants to see the Phnom Penh regime easing the current political turmoil by allowing the Special Rapporteur The United Nations meets and consults with all stakeholders to show transparency about respecting human rights in Cambodia and to not There are ongoing criticisms On this Phnom Penh regime: "I want to have a solution to our nation's problems, especially we do not want There is a European CommunityDissolve the EBA and there are so many criticisms on our country, I think politicians or the government should But there is no way to mitigate this tension, and especially with regard to the transparency in which the special rapporteur The Human Rights Council, who visited Cambodia, met with the government The government should have meetings with other parties, especially the ex-opposition opposition party. Come. "
Ron Smyth will pay an official visit to Cambodia from Oct. 29 to Nov. 8. She plans to meet senior officials of Hun Sen's regime, civil society representatives and diplomats in Cambodia. Before she leaves Cambodia, she will hold a press conference on the outcome of the visit and she will report the status of the situation. Cambodians to the United Nations in September 2019.