Cambodia Permanent Representative to the United Nation in Geneva said he considers the remarks by the delegation of the UK at the Human Rights Council as “arrogant”, after comments were made on the level of freedom of expression and democracy in the Kingdom. In his response at the resumed 43rd Session General Debate of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador An Sokkhoeurn said on Friday, Cambodia notes with deep regret that agenda item 10 in technical cooperation and capacity building talks has been hijacked for political purposes.

 

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French said the UK strongly supports the vital role of technical cooperation. She said the international community must challenge states with egregious human rights situations. “We urge Cambodia to take further steps to restore democracy and freedom of expression. We appreciate cooperation with special rapporteurs and technical work with Office of the High Commission for Human Rights,” she said.

 

Mr Sokkhoeurn said Cambodia was not placed in the current agenda as it will be presented in the 45th session of the council in accordance with resolution on advisory service and technical assistance for Cambodia. “Therefore, strict observance of the conference’s agenda is imperative if we are to avoid wasting the council’s resources,” he said. He said Cambodia cherishes the freedom of expression in line with the law and as a result has a total of more than 1,000 printed, online media, TV and radio stations some of which are openly critical of the government.

 

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50736455/cambodia-upset-over-arrogant-remarks-by-uk/

Freedom of expression?  Freedom for gov stop opposition leader returning

to the country , lock up opponents , freedom to allow foreign state, or even assist it  to kidnap someone with a statement that it's ' nothing to do with us' . All this cover about allowing websites to be critical ! Is that the best example you have Mr Sokkhouern of ' human rights' . A fascist state and fake democracy!

Edited June 22, 20206 yr by pixelaoffy

has anyone seen pixelaoffy since he made that comment ? i'm getting a little worried. 

On the 2020 World Press freedom Index

Cambodia is no 144 out of 180.

Thailand no 140.

Norway no 1.

North Korea no 180.

Edited June 22, 20206 yr by Paiman

49 minutes ago, geovalin said:

He said Cambodia cherishes the freedom of expression in line with the law

Says all you need to know right there.

23 minutes ago, Paiman said:

On the 2020 World Press freedom Index

Cambodia is no 144 out of 180.

Thailand no 140.

Norway no 1.

North Korea no 180.

So ........ Thailand Number 1 then!  ????

8 hours ago, Paiman said:

On the 2020 World Press freedom Index

Cambodia is no 144 out of 180.

Thailand no 140.

Norway no 1.

North Korea no 180.

Says it all. Many thanks Paiman 

8 hours ago, pixelaoffy said:

Freedom of expression?  Freedom for gov stop opposition leader returning

to the country , lock up opponents , freedom to allow foreign state, or even assist it  to kidnap someone with a statement that it's ' nothing to do with us' . All this cover about allowing websites to be critical ! Is that the best example you have Mr Sokkhouern of ' human rights' . A fascist state and fake democracy!

I'm.here. Not scared of anyone

In the Uk only the looney left and immigrants can have freedom of speech , the whites are not allowed to speak

Whatever, at least the UK ( and other countries) is supporting Cambodia:-

Quote:-

 

"Mr Thuch said donor countries and partners, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, and South Korea have actively assisted mine clearances in Cambodia"

 

8 hours ago, Paiman said:

On the 2020 World Press freedom Index

Cambodia is no 144 out of 180.

Thailand no 140.

Norway no 1.

North Korea no 180.

link please

d the country to the Hun Sen sold the country to the Chinese and at the same time adopted their system of repression and dictatorship

57 minutes ago, pixelaoffy said:

I'm.here. Not scared of anyone

Wait till you sober up!

3 hours ago, Mavideol said:

link please

 

This took me less than 10 seconds on Google ... 

 

https://rsf.org/en/ranking

 

 

[ - Do you *know* how to use Google to find information ?]

 

 

5 hours ago, Foghorn said:

In the Uk only the looney left and immigrants can have freedom of speech , the whites are not allowed to speak

Just be eternally thankful that you are a citizen of a nation that allows you to spout such garbage.

Edited June 22, 20206 yr by joecoolfrog

7 hours ago, Deli said:

d the country to the Hun Sen sold the country to the Chinese and at the same time adopted their system of repression and dictatorship

That sounds familiar, just change Hun Sens name for A N Other.   

On 6/22/2020 at 8:49 AM, pixelaoffy said:

Freedom of expression?  Freedom for gov stop opposition leader returning

to the country , lock up opponents , freedom to allow foreign state, or even assist it  to kidnap someone with a statement that it's ' nothing to do with us' . All this cover about allowing websites to be critical ! Is that the best example you have Mr Sokkhouern of ' human rights' . A fascist state and fake democracy!

 

Yes, but the Hun Sen family are vastly increasing their wealth and turning their country into a fiefdom totally controlled by their dynasty. 

 

And who put this former Khmer Rouge terrorist in charge? And what on earth made them expect a different result?