TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

UN alarmed by Cambodia crackdown

The United Nations’ human rights office Tuesday said it was alarmed by Cambodia’s crackdown on protests against strongman premier Hun Sen, and urged the authorities to show restraint

The Jakarta Post
Switzerland
Wed, January 8, 2014

Share This Article

Change Size

UN alarmed by Cambodia crackdown

T

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.

'€œWe 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.

'€œWe 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.

{

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.