| Press Statement Richard Boucher, Spokesman Washington, DC October 15, 2002 Political Violence in CambodiaPolitically motivated violence, killings, intimidation and harassment appear to have increased in Cambodia over the last several weeks as political parties prepare for national elections next year. Allegations about politically motivated incidents have included threats, shootings, and assaults with weapons or motor vehicles. The United States is concerned that this climate of violence in Cambodia is growing without, to our knowledge, serious governmental investigations or prosecutions. As the preparations go forward for national elections in Cambodia next July, we call on the Cambodian government to ensure the safety and security of candidates and political activists who are exercising their constitutional rights. We look for vigorous and credible investigations of political violence. We will continue to monitor the situation and to consult with other members of the international community interested in seeing a free and fair election process in Cambodia which rises to an international standard. |
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