-----Original Message----- From: Victoria Petitjean <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Emilie Boulenger <[email protected]>; Gaffar Peang-Meth <[email protected]>; jean-pierre roth <[email protected]>; jim luce <[email protected]>; Kate Woodsome <[email protected]>; roger hale <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, Jul 17, 2010 12:32 am Subject: Sochua not jailed Dear all, On behalf of the Cambodian Grassroot Women's Movement, I would like to update you on the events here: Yesterday, it was officially announced that the Court would take the fine amount from MP Mu Sochua's salary. This, however, only concerns the amount due to PM Hun Sen (half of the fine). However, as Mu Sochua herself commented, it is very doubtful that the government will take action by putting her in jail. We are still waiting for a formal declaration on this. Mu Sochua will continue her fight, now certainly from out of jail. As she declared on an SRP Press conference on Thursday: “Today I would like to declare war,” [...] “It is not a war of weapons; I declare war as a democrat against the loss of morality and justice. I would like to tell people that the CPP must be held accountable before the nation.” (www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010071640514/National-news/sochua-at-war-with-courts.html) Also, earlier in the week, High Commissioner Pillay made a public statement. This is certainly one of the strongest positions she can take on any issue given her limited powers. It is a victory! www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010071440476/National-news/un-rights-chief-lashes-courts.html We have been, and will continue, putting updates on Mu Sochua's blog: http://sochua.wordpress.com/ A grassroot movement of Cambodian movement emerged out of this case, and continues to grow. A Joint statement will be released early next week. Further, a public meeting with Mu Sochua will be organized later in the week, and a large gathering a few days later, where women's groups will be invited to discuss, share their concerns, hopes, build networks, and become stronger together. We would like to keep you informed of this and for you to cover these news through your channels. Please let me know if I can keep contacting you. Warmest regards Victoria on behalf of the Cambodian Grassroot Women's Movement. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Cambodia Discussion (CAMDISC) - www.cambodia.org" group. This is an unmoderated forum. Please refrain from using foul language. Thank you for your understanding. Peace among us and in Cambodia. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/camdisc Learn more - http://www.cambodia.org
