Gov’t seeks apology over Australian politician’s attack

[geovalin]

 

Shaun Turton

 

Government supporters will today deliver a petition to the Australian Embassy and National Assembly requesting an apology from an Australian-Khmer politician who called Cambodia’s regime a “beast” while discussing the murder of political analyst Kem Ley.

 

Victoria MP Hong Lim, who was born in Cambodia and first elected to the state’s legislature in 1996, delivered the criticism in a recent interview with Radio Free Asia, in which he spoke about Ley, whom the politician hosted in April when the analyst visited Melbourne.

 

Recounting that 300 members of the Khmer community in Melbourne gathered following the July 10 murder, Lim said the killing, which many believe was politically motivated, would motivate Cambodians to continue their “struggle” against the “beast”.

 

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[Cats4ever]

This bloke is a member of the Victorian Parliament and entitled to his opinion. It may even have some basis in truth. Being easily offended is often a sign of weakness or guilt.

[DoctorG]

Yeh, good luck with that Khmers.

[Rorri]

Truly, a case of the truth hurts. I still don't understand why the Cambodian PM hasn't been charged by the international courts, for genocide, as he was a member of the Khmer Rouge.

[Baerboxer]

3 hours ago, Cats4ever said:

This bloke is a member of the Victorian Parliament and entitled to his opinion. It may even have some basis in truth. Being easily offended is often a sign of weakness or guilt.

 

Indeed. Hardly one of the more nasty attacks or words. A little too sensitive suggests they may protest too much for a good reason.

[Sheryl]

Mild compared to what most Cambodian people are saying these days...