PHNOM PENH —
The Cambodian government says it has no plans so far to carry out a lawsuit against the opposition for damages from violent demonstrations in January.
The Ministry of Interior has released a report, claiming $72 million in public and private damages, including to 95 different factories, from labor demonstrations.
At least four people were killed in the ensuing government crackdown, and dozens injured.
Khieu Sopheak, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, said there are no plans yet to file suit against the opposition.
“But I believe this report is in part evidence for the court to determine all activities of the [Cambodia National Rescue Party], which has led illegal demonstrations in the post-election,” he said. “Without their incitement, violence also could not have occurred.”
Mu Sochua, a Rescue Party leader, said the accusations were “groundless and biased.” She accused the government of “waging violence” and called for an independent inquiry into the January crackdowns.
The Ministry of Interior has released a report, claiming $72 million in public and private damages, including to 95 different factories, from labor demonstrations.
At least four people were killed in the ensuing government crackdown, and dozens injured.
Khieu Sopheak, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, said there are no plans yet to file suit against the opposition.
“But I believe this report is in part evidence for the court to determine all activities of the [Cambodia National Rescue Party], which has led illegal demonstrations in the post-election,” he said. “Without their incitement, violence also could not have occurred.”
Mu Sochua, a Rescue Party leader, said the accusations were “groundless and biased.” She accused the government of “waging violence” and called for an independent inquiry into the January crackdowns.
