Minister Warns Officials on Trafficking

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Interior Minister Sar Kheng on Sunday warned that officials alleged to be involved in human trafficking must be quickly taken off cases and shall be penalized according to the law.   Speaking at an event in Phnom Penh marking National Anti-Human Trafficking Day, Mr. Kheng said: “I would like to remind officials who have been colluding or cooperating with offenders involved in human trafficking or relevant criminal issues that they be taken off cases and rehabilitated or be punished under the law.”  
 

In his speech, Mr. Kheng also said he appreciated the efforts being made by government officials, adding that authorities have worked hard with all relevant parties and some also lost their lives while on duty fighting against human trafficking and violence across the country. Combating human trafficking, especially transnational crimes managed by criminal networks, will not be achieved unless there is cooperation with other countries, he said.
 

“We still need to join together with a strong commitment to comprehensively tackle trafficking in persons to reach a common goal for the welfare and progress of humanity,” Mr. Kheng said. Am Sam Ath, a technical supervisor for rights group Licadho, told Khmer Times that he welcomed Mr. Kheng’s warning, adding: “We have existing laws to punish any person involved in human trafficking, especially officials who are involved in trafficking.

 

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