MCCAIN STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF PARLIAMENTARY ACTION AGAINST SAM RAINSY PARTY IN CAMBODIA
MCCAIN STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF PARLIAMENTARY ACTION AGAINST SAM RAINSY PARTY IN CAMBODIA
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005
Reference Link: http://mccain.senate.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=NewsCenter.ViewPressRelease&Content_id=1511
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement on the current political situation in Cambodia:
“I am deeply concerned by reports that the Cambodian parliament may soon strip Sam Rainsy and two other SRP members of their parliamentary immunity. This would open the way for the Cambodian government to initiate politically-motivated criminal action against Sam Rainsy and his allies.
“Such a plan runs counter to the basic principles of democracy. I will be following this situation closely, and I urge the members of the Cambodian People’s Party and FUNCINPEC to respect the right of the political opposition to participate in peaceful political activities.
“If this plan to strip the SRP parliamentarians of their immunity is carried out, I fear that it will have dire implications for the U.S.-Cambodia relationship. Prime Minister Hun Sen and members of the coalition government bear responsibility for ensuring the freedom of citizens to express their views without fear of reprisal.”
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005
Reference Link: http://mccain.senate.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=NewsCenter.ViewPressRelease&Content_id=1511
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement on the current political situation in Cambodia:
“I am deeply concerned by reports that the Cambodian parliament may soon strip Sam Rainsy and two other SRP members of their parliamentary immunity. This would open the way for the Cambodian government to initiate politically-motivated criminal action against Sam Rainsy and his allies.
“Such a plan runs counter to the basic principles of democracy. I will be following this situation closely, and I urge the members of the Cambodian People’s Party and FUNCINPEC to respect the right of the political opposition to participate in peaceful political activities.
“If this plan to strip the SRP parliamentarians of their immunity is carried out, I fear that it will have dire implications for the U.S.-Cambodia relationship. Prime Minister Hun Sen and members of the coalition government bear responsibility for ensuring the freedom of citizens to express their views without fear of reprisal.”
