Cambodia opposition leaders questioned in court

14 January 2014
Channel News Asia
Civil society / Crime and law enforcement / Economic policy and administration / Economy and commerce / Elections / Garments and textiles / Government / Human rights / Industries / Judiciary and courts / Labor / Labor policy and administration / Law and judiciary / Social development / Trade / Trade policy and regulation
Cambodia National Rescue Party / CNRP / Gap / H&M / Hun Sen / Kem Sokha / Nike / Phnom Penh Municipal Court / Sam Rainsy

Cambodia’s opposition leaders were questioned in court Tuesday in connection with recent protests against strongman premier Hun Sen — a case they denounced as politically motivated. Prosecutors at Phnom Penh Municipal Court spent several hours grilling Sam Rainsy and his deputy Kem Sokha about unrest that led to a bloody police crackdown on striking garment workers. No charges have been brought against them. “The problem is a political one. As long as there is no political solution yet, there will be a judicial issue pending,” Rainsy said at a press conference after the closed-door hearing. … Earlier this month police opened fire on striking garment factory employees demanding a minimum wage of $160 per month for their work in an industry which supplies brands including Gap, Nike and H&M, killing at least four civilians. … The government says the rallies were illegal and has indefinitely banned opposition demonstrations in the capital.

 Channel News Asia Staff
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