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“Before Francophonie Summit, Groups Urge France, Canada to Raise Rights Concerns”
“A coalition of trade unions and civil society groups submitted a petition Wednesday to the French and Canadian embassies in Phnom Penh, urging the two countries to press the Cambodian government to ease restrictions on civic space ahead of the 20th Francophonie summit, which Cambodia hosts Sunday…”
Rights groups press France and Canada to raise Cambodian rights concerns before summit
Key points
- A coalition of 26 unions and rights groups delivered a petition to French and Canadian embassies in Phnom Penh.
- They urge Francophonie member states to pressure Cambodia to ease restrictions on civic space before elections.
- The petition calls for respect of human rights, democracy, and meaningful public participation in Cambodia.
- Licadho cites 110 prisoners of interest jailed for political activities or speech.
- Ambassadors from France and Canada acknowledged the petitions, while Cambodian officials defended independence and non-interference.
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