The Mirror, Vol. 11, No. 519
“Phnom Penh: ASEAN ministers of foreign affairs agree to create a Regional Human Rights Committee despite initial opposition from Myanmar.
“According to a report from the Associated Press on Monday, 30 July, all leaders of the ASEAN ministries of foreign affairs have decided to create a Regional Human Rights Committee, though ASEAN still has some human rights problems, especially Burma.
“The same source said that the creation of the committee is to promote democratic reforms in the region.
“The decision on Monday is an historical one for ASEAN, because it is the basis for an agreement on the creation of a Regional Human Rights Committee, which had been proposed for more than two years, but has only now been approved, because Burma, a country which is ruled by the military, had raised strong objections.
“At present, Burma is still strongly criticized by the international community over human rights violations and over the detention of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s most prominent politician. The creation of a human rights committee is considered to put pressure on Burma; however, ASEAN has still the tradition that one country cannot interfere in another country’s internal affairs.
“The 40th conference of ASEAN ministers of foreign affairs is held in the Philippines. All leaders of ASEAN ministries of foreign affairs meet for five days, from 29 July to 2 August.
“The member countries of ASEAN are Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, [Singapore,] Thailand, and Vietnam.” Rasmei Kampuchea, Vol.15, #4351, 1.8.2007
Newspapers Appearing on the Newsstand:
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Kampuchea Thmey, Vol.6, #1406, 1.8.2007
- Kang Kek Iev Called Duch Is Taken for Questioning in the Tribunal
- Samdech Hun Sen Says Influence of Female Fox Devil [referring to Uk Phalla, Prince Ranariddh’s unmarried partner] Caused Amendment of the Constitution [to replace old voting rules, introducing “50% plus 1” rule for important decisions in National Assembly]
- Two Suspects of TNT Explosives Bombing at Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Statue Arrested [they are Kampuchea Krom Khmers]
- [illegally] Constructed Flats in Compound of Long Ching Residence [at Kobsrov Lake] Demolished
Khmer Amatak, Vol.8, #501, 1.8.2007
- After More Than 13 Years, Anti-Corruption Law Is Still Not Adopted
Koh Santepheap, Vol.40, #6106, 1.8.2007
- Funcinpec Speaks against Leaflets Criticizing Preah Mohavirak Khsatr [the Great Heroic King – leaflets linking him to Khmer Rouge regime]
Moneaksekar Khmer, Vol.14, #3225, 1.8.2007
- Hun Sen Does Not Rely on Court in Taking Action against Long Ching Company, He Orders Demolition of Buildings
Rasmei Kampuchea, Vol.15, #4351, 1.8.2007
- ASEAN Ministers of Foreign Affairs Agree on Creation of Regional Human Rights Committee
- Ministry of Education Pushes Ministry of Interior to Join to Prevent Irregularities During High School Exams [on 6-8 August]
- Five Main Chinese Newspapers [Travel, Channel, Shanghai Morning Post, Oriental New Daily, and Shanghai Times] Invited [by Ministry of Tourism]
to Visit Cambodia - Oral District Citizens Hand Over 35 Chain Saws to Forestry Officials
Samleng Yuvachun Khmer, Vol.14, #30101, 1.8.2007
- Khiev Samphan Says if Khmer Rouge Had Not Existed, Cambodia Would Have Fallen into Yuon’s [Vietnam’s] Hands
Samleng Polroth Khmer, Vol.14, #635, 1.8.2007
- National Election Committee Asks Government for US$17 Million for 2008 Election
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