COMFREL Condolence and Statement in Response to Killing of Cambodian Forest Protector Chut Wutty

Dear All,

Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL) are shocked and condolence to the family of Mr. Chut Wutty, Director of environmental watchdog Natural Resource Protection Group (NPRG) in Cambodia who was killed on April 26, 2012 during his mission at Koh Kong province.

This is a creation of fear environment on pre-election campaign should effects among activisms working on political, human rights, social and environment issues.

We demand and encourage the government to implementing all necessary measure for comprehensive investigation and find justice for his family.

Please see the attached file for details.

Best regards,

COMFREL

Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia

Head Office : # 138, Street 122, Sangkat Teuk La ak, Khan Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

P.O.Box 1145, CCC Box 439

Phone : (855-23) 884 150

Fax : (855-23) 883 750

E-mail : comfrel@online.com.kh

Website : www.comfrel.org

COMFREL Vision :  A democratic society that democratization in particular democratic elections are promoted and qualified to bring benefits to people.