Union Leader Asks Governor To Set Statue Discussion Dates
Free Trade Union (FTU) President Chea Mony yesterday wrote to Phnom Penh Governor Kep Chuktema, reiterating a request to set a date for talks over the construction of a statue honoring his assassinated brother, the late FTU leader Chea Vichea. Permission to build the statue was finally granted by Prime Minister Hun Sen on Dec. 31, following eight years of repeated requests by Mr. Mony. … Contacted yesterday, Mr. Chuktema said he had already met with Mr. Mony since Mr. Hun Sen’s decision was made and that a date had been set to continue their talks, but he did not say when. …