CCHR 17 July 2011 Press Release - CCHR Calls on Cambodian and Thai Govts to Put People Before...
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Press Release – Phnom Penh, 17 July 2011 CCHR releases “Blurred Boundaries” briefing note in advance of tomorrow’s ICJ decision and calls for a permanent peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand that puts people before politics The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”), a non-aligned, independent, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), calls f or both Cambodia and Thailand to use tomorrow’s International Court of Justice (the “ICJ”) decision – in response to Cambodia’s request for an interpretation of the 1962 ICJ judgment over the sovereignty of the disputed Preah Vihear temple – as the first step on the path to a permanent peace deal o n the long-standing border conflict between the two countries. CCHR marks tomorrow’s ICJ decision by releasing a briefing note entitled “Blurred Boundaries: A Briefing Note on the Cambodian-Thai Border Tensions”, which sets out the history, causes and developments of the long-running border dispute. It is now vital that both countries allow third party independent players – either international or regional – to help them reach a final resolution to the border conflict, so as to end the ongoing bloodshed and displacement of civilians. In anticipation of the decision by the ICJ, CCHR President Ou Virak commented: “Tomorrow’s ICJ decision represents an opportunity for a fresh chapter in Cambodian-Thai relations that should not be spurned. The Cambodian government’s application to the ICJ is a step in the right direction in terms of resolving the border conflict, and the incoming Thai government should capitalize on its new mandate by setting aside the political games that have dogged negotiations thus far and by workin g in partnership with Ca mbodia. Any further ICJ decision relating to the dispu ted territory surrounding Preah Vihear temple will not amount to a resolution to a dispute that concerns a stretch of border around 160 kilometers long. Nevertheless, the decision could be a springboard to a permanent peace settlem ent to the wider border conflict. Both govern ments mus t seize this opportunity to honor their democratic mandates and put their people before politics. - END - For more information, please contact Ou Virak via telephone at +855 (0) 12 40 40 51 or e-mail at [email protected] . Notes to Editor CCHR was founded in November 2002. Ou Virak, CCHR President, won the 2007 Reebok Human Rights Award for his work promoting freedom of expression. CCHR is a member of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), the global network for free expression.
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Press Release – Phnom Penh, 17 July 2011
CCHR releases “Blurred Boundaries” briefing note in advance of tomorrow’s ICJ decision and calls
for a permanent peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand that puts people before politics
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”), a non-aligned, independent, non-governmental
organization that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights throughout
the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), calls f or both Cambodia and Thailand to use tomorrow’s
International Court of Justice (the “ICJ”) decision – in response to Cambodia’s request for an
interpretation of the 1962 ICJ judgment over the sovereignty of the disputed Preah Vihear temple – as the first step on the path to a permanent peace deal on the long-standing border conflict between
the two countries.
CCHR marks tomorrow’s ICJ decision by releasing a briefing note entitled “Blurred Boundaries: A
Briefing Note on the Cambodian-Thai Border Tensions”, which sets out the history, causes and
developments of the long-running border dispute. It is now vital that both countries allow third
party independent players – either international or regional – to help them reach a final resolution to
the border conflict, so as to end the ongoing bloodshed and displacement of civilians.
In anticipation of the decision by the ICJ, CCHR President Ou Virak commented:
“Tomorrow’s ICJ decision represents an opportunity for a fresh chapter in Cambodian-Thai relations
that should not be spurned. The Cambodian government’s application to the ICJ is a step in the right
direction in terms of resolving the border conflict, and the incoming Thai government should
capitalize on its new mandate by setting aside the political games that have dogged negotiations thus
far and by working in partnership with Cambodia. Any further ICJ decision relating to the disputed
territory surrounding Preah Vihear temple will not amount to a resolution to a dispute that concerns a
stretch of border around 160 kilometers long. Nevertheless, the decision could be a springboard to a
permanent peace settlement to the wider border conflict. Both governments must seize this
opportunity to honor their democratic mandates and put their people before politics.
- END -
For more information, please contact Ou Virak via telephone at +855 (0) 12 40 40 51 or e-mail at
Notes to Editor
CCHR was founded in November 2002.
Ou Virak, CCHR President, won the 2007 Reebok Human Rights Award for his work promoting
freedom of expression. CCHR is a member of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange
(IFEX), the global network for free expression.
