In her tweet today, Kerstin Lundgren, deputy speaker of Swedish parliament, expresses her view on political situation in Cambodia, as the self-exiled leader of Cambodia's opposition party, Sam Rainsy plans to return to the country.
Former leader of the Australian Green Party, Christine Milne, urges Prime Minister Scott Morrison to keep an eye on situation in Cambodia as Sam Rainsy, self-exiled leader of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, plan to return to the country, amid threat of arrest.
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo Urged by House Members to Act for Cambodians
Five U.S. Congressmen want Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to urge the Cambodian government to “uphold Cambodia’s constructional commitment to principles of liberal multi-party democracy.”
In a letter sent Friday to the top American diplomat, the signatories expressed concern about the “unrest and violence that may ensue given Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s repeated threats” against the exiled leaders of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) who have announced their intention of returning to Cambodia on November 9.
“We are also deeply troubled by the politically-motivated arrests and detention of CNRP activists and supporters since August 16, when CNRP exiled leaders announced their plan to return to Cambodia,” the letter said.
Security Forces Fortify Border Town ahead of Sam Rainsy’s Return
Members of Cambodia’s opposition have spent the last few days crossing Southeast Asia in an attempt to return to Cambodia – a return promised by their exiled leader Sam Rainsy.
Their destination is the northwestern region of Poipet, a border town known for its casinos and a key conduit for trade with Thailand.
An uneasy calm will welcome Cambodia National Rescue Party members, if they were to reach Poipet, after mixed security forces have garrisoned the town in anticipation of Sam Rainsy’s return.