Sixteen members of the US Congress signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Hun Sen called on the Prime Minister to. "End the harassment and persecution" of opposition.
In a letter sent late last week, pointing to the decision of the National Assembly last month to oust the president Sam Rainsy from Cambodia National Rescue Party as parliament. "The concern confessed" with US officials, including support for Cambodia National Rescue Party, Ed Royce. Republican Senate
"We urge you to immediately cease the harassment and persecution of opposition ... Cambodia canceled warrants Rainsy and his return to the National Assembly, taking all forms of political violence, and to foster an environment where democracy. growth and prosperity, "the letter read.
Rainsy and the arrest warrant was filed last month in the long libel trial involving allegations that Foreign Minister Hor Namhong crimes while imprisoned by the Khmer Rouge prison camp. 1970
Another call was issued on November 20, President CNRP linked to cases of imprisoned opposition senator Hong Sok Hour.
"While we are disappointed deeply by abnormal widespread fraud reported by observers, national and international level in the national elections in 2013 that the Cambodian People's Party in our power to support. CNRP dialogue between the ruling party and the opposition resulted in the Parliament. Their seats, "the letter continued.
Agents also point to the passing of the law on non-governmental groups and associations, and the beating of two opposition lawmakers out of parliament last month, as further evidence of state-sanctioned repression. In conflict
Rainsy not respond to requests for comment yesterday, but on his Facebook page on Saturday he repeated the claim that the movement of government with the opposition, which includes the cost still more, he was on leave. Last week, Cambodia is back to single-party state.
A government spokesman dismissed Payne colored birthmark letter yesterday that US officials. "Trying to create a culture of impunity in Cambodia," a claim often leveled by opposition and civil society.
"They [the characters'] do not understand what happened in Cambodia," he said, "so the character is no power.".
"The radiation would do well to behave better and not. [Crimes]. "
Namhong yesterday said that it is right that the US authorities. 'To express themselves But added that Cambodia was acting according to the Constitution.
"Even if we do not help Cambodia to move forward and develop in all sectors," he said, "I believe that Cambodia will continue to improve and never go back.".
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