Sports brands sign Cambodia protest letter
23/01/2014
Workers protesting on January 2 and 3 about levels of pay were involved in confrontations with Cambodian police and local reports said at the time that four protestors were killed.
“The use of deadly force against protesting workers will not result in long-term industrial peace and jeopardizes Cambodia’s position as a stable sourcing location for international brands,” the letter said. “The investigation should ensure full accountability of any members of security forces found to have used disproportionate and excessive force and to take measures to prevent the repetition of such acts.”
The letter also called on the Cambodian government to respect the rights of 23 trade union leaders and workers who have been imprisoned.
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