Re: International Journalist Group Censures Hun Sen for Remark

On May 23, 10:43 pm, Chim <Chi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
International Journalist Group Censures Hun Sen for Remark
Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
23/05/2007

The Brussels-based International Federation of Journalists Tuesday
expressed "shock and outrage" at public comments from Prime Minister
Hun Sen last week that allegedly sent a Radio Free Asia reporter into
hiding.

Hun Sen last week called Keo Nimol "insolent" and, according to the
Federation, later asked another journalist the real name, background
and political leanings of the reporter.

The Federation called on the prime minister to "publicly clarify" his
comments, claiming his words had caused the reporter to flee "in fear
after being targeted for abuse."

Government spokesman Khieu Kanharith could not be reached for comment
Wednesday.

"Your radio station is insolent, and the one who asks questions is
insolent too," Hun Sen told Keo Nimol after he asked a question last
week, sparking concern that subordinates intent on gaining favor with
the prime minister might harm the reporter.

A colleague of Keo Nimol told VOA Khmer Wednesday Keo Nimol was taking
care of ill family members in Bangkok.

Keo Nimol "is now in hiding and fears for his personal safety," the
Federation said.

"The prime minister is only undermining the principles of democracy by
attempting to discredit and silence those who question the power
structures," Federation President Christopher Warren said in a
statement. "In the name of press freedom and journalists' safety in
Cambodia, the prime minister must act to end the intimidation, or face
the disapproval of the international community."

This is a threat to Cambodian leader too isn't it? Mr.Christopher
Warren. I have my own freedom of expression as journalists do. I can
think and say that the whole Khmer Radio Free Asia personals are
insolent because why?

ANSWER: They always go to interview Khmer extremists only for its
everyday broadcasting. And VOA and RFA need to know that all
extremists in every country of this world, are attacking their own
governments. If you do on Cambodia, I am sure you are intended to
sabotage the prime Minister Hun Sen for helping Khmer Extremists.

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