US lawmakers clear bill targeting PM’s close aides

[geovalin]

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Cambodia Democracy Act to impose sanctions on targeted members of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s inner circle for their alleged roles in undermining democracy in Cambodia and committing serious human rights violations. The bill was condemned by a ruling CPP spokesman who called it an attempt to disrupt the election in Cambodia.

 

The Cambodia Democracy Act of 2018 also bars these individuals from entering the US and blocks any asset or property they may possess, said Edward Randall Royce, Chairman of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr Royce named Mr Hun Sen and 16 other ruling CPP heads, including Interior Minister Sar Kheng and Defence Minister Tea Banh, as designated for sanctions.

 

“The people of Cambodia deserve far better than the Hun Sen’s despotism. Political pluralism will soon reach Cambodia and this legislation would not only help Cambodians attain that goal, but will also send a strong signal that Congress will not tolerate these human rights abuses,” Mr Royce said. The bill was initiated to promote free and fair elections, political freedoms and human rights in Cambodia as the House believed this election will not be legitimate, he said.

 

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[miamiman123]

Free and fair elections?? USA you better solve your election problems first! 

[Benmart]

1 hour ago, miamiman123 said:

Free and fair elections?? USA you better solve your election problems first! 

When did you last vote in the USA for a dictator in office for 30+ years.

[AsiaHand]

2 hours ago, miamiman123 said:

Free and fair elections?? USA you better solve your election problems first! 

Are you just mouthing off your opinion or have you any real items of reason to list.?

[connda]

I wonder when the Eye of Sauron will turn it's gaze on Cambodia's neighbor to it's Northwest?  ?

[IAMHERE]

20 hours ago, miamiman123 said:

Free and fair elections?? USA you better solve your election problems first! 

Hun Sen’s inner circle  should be left alone?  Ok with me if Cambodia has absolutely no Americans  or American involvement. Those people actually do deserve what they got/get. The USA has plenty of its own that need assistance, stay out of Cambo.

[phycokiller]

the US does supply Cambodias currency, not sure what can be done about it, Ive certainly sent messages to the ANZ bank telling them they shouldnt be supporting the dictatorship