US Senator Calls for Suspension of Military Aid to Cambodia
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham last week submitted a resolution to the U.S. Committee on Foreign Relations requesting the suspension of U.S. military assistance to Cambodia until an independent investigation into July’s national election is conducted. The resolution was submitted on Wednesday to express “the sense of the Senate that United States military assistance for Cambodia should be suspended until an independent and credible investigation occurs into the July 28, 2013, parliamentary elections, and election reforms are being implemented by the Government of Cambodia,” the resolution says. The resolution references independent domestic and international NGO reports “raising serious concerns” over the election; a U.S. Embassy statement calling for transparency in the electoral system; and a Cambodia Daily editorial by opposition CNRP leader Sam Rainsy about “shocking election irregularities.” … Council of Ministers spokesman Phay Siphan said Monday that it is up to the U.S. to do as it wishes. “Anything they decide…it’s up to them. Cambodia will still maintain cooperation and good relations with the U.S.,” he said. …
Joshua Wilwohl
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