U.N. concerned about rising political tensions in Cambodia
Source: Reuters
Sun May 29, 2016 1:02pm EDT
The United Nations on Sunday voiced alarm at the escalating political tensions in Cambodia, including attempted arrests of politicians, amid allegations from the opposition that Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party is persecuting it.
Last week Hun Sen said Cambodia's next election will be in July 2018. Meanwhile leaders of the opposition are facing legal charges they say are politically motivated to stop them challenging the veteran premier in the vote.
"The Secretary-General (Ban Ki-moon) is concerned about the escalating tensions between the ruling and opposition parties in Cambodia, particularly arrests or attempted arrests," U.N. spokeswoman Devi Palanivelu said.
"A non-threatening environment of democratic dialogue is essential for political stability and a peaceful and prosperous society," she added.
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