Cambodge Soir18-09-2008
The resignation of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Human Rights in Cambodia was welcomed by the Cambodian Prime Minister who declares being ready to meet his successor.
During a graduation ceremony at the National Institute for Education, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction regarding the resignation of Yash Ghai from his position of Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Human Rights in Cambodia.
“He knows that my mandate extends over five more years and that I’ll always refuse to meet him”, explained Hun Sen, whose dispute with Yash Ghai, dating back to the end of last year, reached a rare intensity. On the other hand, Hun Sen declares being ready to meet with his successor.
Originally, the UN Representative for Human Rights had expressed his doubts concerning Cambodia being a legally constituted State, mentioning the forced evictions, and provoking the anger of the Prime Minister who responded violently, calling the professor of Constitutional Rights in Kenya a “human rights tourist”.
Contacted by phone, Sonn Chhay, SRP spokesperson, deplores this departure. “He has done many things for Cambodia, but just like other representatives for human rights in the Kingdom, he has been highly despised by the government”, explained the deputy.
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