Suspension of Parliamentary Immunity of Cambodian Opposition Party Members

The United States strongly condemns the Cambodian National Assembly action on February 3 to suspend the parliamentary immunity of opposition parliamentarians Sam Rainsy, Chea Poch and Cheam Channy.  We note with concern the subsequent arrest of Cheam Channy.  These actions come at a time of growing intimidation of opposition voices in Cambodia.  We call upon the political leadership of the Royal Government of Cambodia to allow all citizens to peacefully express their political views without fear of retribution or intimidation.

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