UN labour agency troubled by Cambodia’s failure to arrest gunman
The United Nations‘ labour agency said Tuesday international buyers were “extremely concerned” at Cambodia‘s failure to arrest the suspect in last month‘s shootings of three garment workers at a subcontractor for German sportswear firm PUMA SE. Jill Tucker, technical advisor to the International Labour Organization, said the lack of progress could damage the country as a destination for international brands. “We have heard from brands sourcing in Cambodia that they strongly feel they would like to see quicker progress,” Tucker said. “Our concern is a reflection of the buyers‘ concern – and they seem to be extremely concerned.” “We would like to see swift and fair and equitable and just resolution of the case,” she said. Government spokesmen were not available for comment. …
