DMC calls for Justice for a Workers' Hero

Chea Vichea
On January 22, 2004, Chea Vichea, former President of the Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia, was assassinated in cold blood after years of intimidation and threats by officials of the government.
January 22, 2004 is a dark mark in the history of the movement of workers' in the Kingdom of Cambodia.Five years have gone by but justice is yet to be delivered to Chea Vichea, his family and hundreds and thousands of workers who demand that the government reveal the truth behind this well-planned killing.
The release on bail of Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun, two innocent men who served five years in prison, by the Supreme Court on December 31, 2008, further demonstrates that the government of Cambodia is certain of their innocence but refuses to stop its travesty of justice.
We, Members of Parliament from the Sam Rainsy Party and the Human Rights Party join together with millions of Cambodians throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia who want justice and strongly appeal to the government to re-investigate this case, taking into account the testimonies provided by key witnesses.
On this occasion, we respectfully re-submit our petition to the highest consideration of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni that Chea Vichea be considered as a WORKERS' HERO for his lifelong dedication to the basic dignity of workers and the recognition of their contributions to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our nation.
Chea Vichea was a dedicated and fearless union leader with strong principles of justice. He gave birth to the workers' movement in Cambodia. The intent of his murder was to instill fear into the heart of the workers and inhibit them in their fight for justice.
But instead his spirit lives on. We must continue the work Chea Vichea so nobly began for us, till just prevails.Chea Vichea fought for justice for workers and our society as a whole. May we finally honor him as our hero.
The Democratic Movement for Change
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