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| The late Hok Lundy led the national police since 1994 until 2008, he died in a plane crash on November 9, 2008. (Photo: AP) |
Washington, DC Wednesday, 10 November 2010
“Court officials dared not to oppose Hok Lundy, whether it was right or wrong.”
Cambodia's security environment is still dealing with the legacy of Hok Lundy, the national chief of police widely accused of gross human rights abuses who died in an accident two years ago, rights workers said this week.
Activists say a lack of safety for citizens and a general atmosphere of impunity still prevail, while police continue to seek bribes or commit abuses.
When Hok Lundy perished in a helicopter crash over his native Svay Rieng province, analysts and observers waited to see how the police force might adjust. Hok Lundy continually faced charges of rights abuses and misconduct and a corrupt security force.
Police have been unable to shake some of that past, rights workers say.
“We still see see some [police] officials take opportunities to compromise criminal cases out of court,” said Am Sam Ath, lead investigator for the rights group Adhoc. “Which is against the principle of law: that those who commit crimes must be sent to the court for legal proceedings.”
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Activists say a lack of safety for citizens and a general atmosphere of impunity still prevail, while police continue to seek bribes or commit abuses.
When Hok Lundy perished in a helicopter crash over his native Svay Rieng province, analysts and observers waited to see how the police force might adjust. Hok Lundy continually faced charges of rights abuses and misconduct and a corrupt security force.
Police have been unable to shake some of that past, rights workers say.
“We still see see some [police] officials take opportunities to compromise criminal cases out of court,” said Am Sam Ath, lead investigator for the rights group Adhoc. “Which is against the principle of law: that those who commit crimes must be sent to the court for legal proceedings.”
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