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FREE the 6 CNRP OFFICIALS
NOW!
Mu Sochua, Men Sothavrin, Keo Phirum, Ho Vann, Real Khemarin arrested Tuesday morning, 15 July 2014
CNRP youth leader Ouer Narith arrested Wednesday morning, 16 July 2014
6 CNRP officials detained and scores injured in violent clashes near Democracy Square
Phnom Penh, 15 July 2014
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We must condemn all forms of violence! It is heartbreaking to see the images and videos from yesterday.
An
immediate thought occurred as I viewed these images in light of the
overt threat of violence by Phnom Penh Municipality the day before:
WHO
were the men who engaged in senselessly beating and kicking and
pounding rock on the heads of the security guards? Were they hired to be
part of the protesters to jump immediately and pounce the security
guards (as seen from the videos) to set the pretext for legal action
against CNRP officials to once and for all end the challenge to
Democracy Square?
Or, were they genuine protesters who could no longer restrain their impatience with this Hun Xen regime?
I
had similar thoughts at the violence clashes of January 2 and 3 earlier
this year, when 4 workers were left dead, in a clash where protesters
also responded to the violence with violence.
At
these two events, the circumstances raise probing questions, whether
hired thugs were not embedded into the protesters to respond with
violence? The images of the violent protesters also fit the type of
civilian thugs hired by the authority in other protests. On the day
before, the thuggerish regime threatened violence.
Excerpt from Freedom Park Braces for Violence, Phnom Penh Post, 14 July 2014:
"Elected lawmakers from the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party will be beaten by security forces if they are perceived to be violating the law during their visit to Freedom Park this morning, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday.
"Ministry spokesman Khieu Sopheak reasoned that because the opposition members are not considered lawmakers until they take their seats in the National Assembly, which they have boycotted to protest last year’s elections, security forces are permitted to use violence against them.
Is this Hun Xen and thuggish regime capable of embedding thugs? An easy, resounding YES!
Did
this Hun Xen and thuggish regime forget about this capability to
embed thugs at this protest, especially as their frustrations mount re
the political stalemate, with the the Democracy Square being the most
visible and antagonistic issue? OF COURSE NOT!
Has
this Hun Xen and thuggish regime resort to violence, murders, and the
kangaroo court before when they are frustrated with political stalemate
in times past? YES! Think Chea Vichea and the wave of violence during that 2003 election stalemate!
Does
this Hun Xen and thuggish regime have a strong motive for the
disguised thug "protesters" to engage in violence THIS time around? An easy, resounding YES! To
justify their use of violence and strong-handed tactics in suppressing
the "violent protesters" then and in the future. Generally, to put
pressure on the CNRP to join the National Assembly.
Protesters and police clash in Cambodia
CNRP MPs-elect and senior officials Mu Sochua, Men Sothavrin, Keo Phirum, Ho Vann, Real Khemarin arrested.
I know 3 of these 5 as friends. It should be noted that tthree of the 5 CNRP officials have dual nationalities: Sochua Mu, Khmer / US; Men's Sothavarin, Khmer / French; Phirum Keo, Khmer / NZ Kiwi.
My interview with the Financial Times has been moved to later this afternoon. Just gave a scathing interview to ABC Radio Australia (English) on this matter, very nasal-sounding for those who will happen to listen the broadcast as I'm still futilely trying to rid of the cold since Friday, even after 4 boxes of tissue, to no avail.
Excerpt:
This anachronistic Hun Sen regime is futilely attempting to cage democracy and freedom; it is a risible attempt that will only further anger the people. The security forces incited the violence, started the violence. It was unfortunate that the protesters responded with violence, but this is the exception and not the norm.
The arrest of CNRP elected MPs will only increase their popularity, as these individuals, particularly Mu Sochua, have international stature. It would be really stupid if any harm comes to them. These individuals will not back down; they're highly principled.
I know 3 of these 5 as friends. It should be noted that tthree of the 5 CNRP officials have dual nationalities: Sochua Mu, Khmer / US; Men's Sothavarin, Khmer / French; Phirum Keo, Khmer / NZ Kiwi.
My interview with the Financial Times has been moved to later this afternoon. Just gave a scathing interview to ABC Radio Australia (English) on this matter, very nasal-sounding for those who will happen to listen the broadcast as I'm still futilely trying to rid of the cold since Friday, even after 4 boxes of tissue, to no avail.
Excerpt:
This anachronistic Hun Sen regime is futilely attempting to cage democracy and freedom; it is a risible attempt that will only further anger the people. The security forces incited the violence, started the violence. It was unfortunate that the protesters responded with violence, but this is the exception and not the norm.
The arrest of CNRP elected MPs will only increase their popularity, as these individuals, particularly Mu Sochua, have international stature. It would be really stupid if any harm comes to them. These individuals will not back down; they're highly principled.
- Theary, 15 July 2014
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