The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 18 NGO members, welcomes the Royal pardons granted to Sam Rainsy, president of Sam Rainsy Party (SRP), and the SRP parliamentarian Cheam Channy by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni on 5th February 2006.

CHRAC welcomes the peaceful settlement of the dispute between important Cambodian political figures is a positive act showing their mutual respect and putting the interests of the nation and the people first.

This event encourages CHRAC and the Cambodian people as well as the international community and CHRAC hopes that political disputes between Cambodian politicians will in future be resolved through peaceful dialogue.

CHRAC also hopes that parliamentary immunity will be restored to the three opposition members of National Assembly so that the country's leaders can concentrate on developing the country.

For more information, please contact:
▪ Mr. Thun Saray Chairman of CHRAC and President of ADHOC Tel: 016 880 509
▪ Mr. Sok Sam Oeun Executive Director of CDP Tel: 012 901 199
▪ Dr. Kek Galabru President of LICADHO Tel: 012 940 645
▪ Mr. Chiv Youmeng President of KYA Tel: 012 772 271

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