Wed Oct 27, 2010
By Prak Chan Thul
"Human rights figured strongly in their discussions ... and I can confirm that the secretary-general stressed the notable role and value of (the U.N.) office in Phnom Penh, and that of course includes the person who heads that office," Nesirky told reporters.
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's outspoken prime minister told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday to remove a local U.N. representative and instruct Khmer Rouge war crimes prosecutors to limit the scope of their investigation.
Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, who attended a meeting between Ban and Hun Sen, said the long-serving premier threatened to close the office of the United Nation's human rights body if its representative, Christophe Peschoux, was not replaced.
"Peschoux has not been working on human rights issues with the government but has been the spokesperson for opposition parties," Namhong told reporters, quoting Hun Sen as telling Ban.
"Remove Peschoux. If Peschoux is not removed, the human rights office in Cambodia will be closed," he added.
In New York, U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky indicated Ban had defended Peschoux at the talks with Hun Sen.
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Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, who attended a meeting between Ban and Hun Sen, said the long-serving premier threatened to close the office of the United Nation's human rights body if its representative, Christophe Peschoux, was not replaced.
"Peschoux has not been working on human rights issues with the government but has been the spokesperson for opposition parties," Namhong told reporters, quoting Hun Sen as telling Ban.
"Remove Peschoux. If Peschoux is not removed, the human rights office in Cambodia will be closed," he added.
In New York, U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky indicated Ban had defended Peschoux at the talks with Hun Sen.
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