The United Nationsâ human rights office Tuesday said it was alarmed by Cambodiaâs crackdown on protests against strongman premier Hun Sen, and urged the authorities to show restraint
he United Nations' human rights office Tuesday said itwas alarmed by Cambodia's crackdown on protests against strongman premier HunSen, and urged the authorities to show restraint.
'We are following the situation in Cambodia with serious concern and are deeply alarmed by the disproportionate use of force by law enforcement officials in responding to demonstrations,' said Rupert Colville, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Protest rallies have been banned in Cambodia where several protesters were shot dead Friday during a demonstration in the capital Phnom Penh and others injured by gunfire and beatings.
On Monday, five activists were detained temporarily as they tried to protest against the crackdown.
'We call on the Cambodian authorities and security forces to exercise utmost restraint. Policing of demonstrations must comply at all times with international human rights obligations and international standards in maintaining public order,' Colville told reporters.
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