Armed Forces chief General Vong Pisen warns ‘extremists’ will be ‘eliminated’ if they cause social unrest in next year’s National Election

The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) Commander-in-Chief General Vong Pisen has vowed to “eliminate extremist groups” if they cause “social unrest” during the country’s National Election next year. This, however, has been interpreted by some opposition parties as a “threat” and “intimidation” but fiercely denied by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP).

Speaking during the 29th anniversary of the National Military Police in Kampong Chhnang province yesterday, Gen Pisen, who stood in for Minister of Defence General Tea Banh at the event, said the army has a strong commitment to eliminating any group out to destroy the peace. He stressed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia has enjoyed the peace and national development.

“Under the light of peace, Cambodia has achieved great and positive changes, achieving high and sustainable economic growth for more than two decades and people’s lives have been improved, security and social order have also improved. “Therefore, at any cost, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, which is the backbone of the nation, must immediately stop any ‘colour revolution’ attempts and extremist groups who try to cause social unrest.”

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