Daily Update from Local Newspapers September 12, 2013

1.                               Politics/Human Rights

Ministry of Interior Not Yet Permits the 3 days Non-Violent Demonstration of Mr. Sam Rainsy

The Phnom Penh City Hall has not yet permitted the 3 days non-violent demonstration of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) to be held from 15 to 17 September as it is waiting for decision from the Ministry of Interior. The representative of CNRP met the representative of Phnom Penh City Hall yesterday so as to discuss about planned demonstration of CNRP. Indeed, the aim of the protest is to claim for an independent committee establishment in order to seek justice for the election results. The protest will be made for 3 days with the presence from 20,000 people. Besides, the movie, song as well as yoga will be performed on that day, said Mr. Ho Vann, the representative of CNRP. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 12 September 2013)

Hun Sen-Rainsy Stay Aside While Welcoming the King

While welcoming the King returns home from China at Phnom Penh International Airport yesterday, there was neither talk nor shook hands between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the leader of CNRP. In the VIP Lounge awaiting the arrival of the King, Samdech Techo Hun Sen sat inside the room, while Mr. Sam Rainsy and Mr. Kem Sokha sat outside. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 12 September 2013)