Phnom Penh – The UN’s special researcher on human rights in Cambodia has said the government should allow for more public participation and accountability in order for it to meet its sustainable development goals.
At the conclusion of an 11-day visit to the country on Thursday, Rhona Smith said a greater respect for human rights could avert sanctions against the country, such as its removal from the European Union’s preferential trade scheme, known as Everything But Arms (EBA).
Smith told reporters that the government’s development strategy was dependent on a free press and vibrant civil society, as well as fair access to justice and accountability for officials.
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