Grandpa Ruom Ritt resurfaces

21 Feb 2010
By Pen Bona
Source: Radio France Internationale
Translated from Khmer by Komping Puoy for KI-Media
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At a time when the border situation creates a tense situation between the opposition and the ruling parties, a report indicates that Ta (Grandpa) Ruom Ritt, the “childhood friend” of King-Father is resurfacing following a several year-long silence. Ta Ruom Ritt’s voice is broadcasted on an Internet radio and it is also reported by a local newspaper.

During the last few days, discussions among politicians, reporters and observers are centered around the resurfacing of Ta Ruom Ritt, the “childhood friend” of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk.

The appearance of Ta Ruom Ritt was broadcasted through interviews with an US-based radio. The fledgling radio station, known as World Khmer Radio, interviewed a man who claimed to be Ta Ruom Ritt. The interviews are also published by the local “Khmer Machas Srok” newspaper on Feb 20.

Ta Ruom Ritt is known among Cambodian politicians, reporters and political observers through King-Father’s website – which used to publish several of his letters, in particular when the political situation is tense. In the past, Ta Ruom Ritt used to criticize PM Hun Xen’s regime.

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