USAID's Financial Support and Concerns for Press Freedom Intensified during Cambodia Visit
USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced a five million dollars assistance for Cambodia during her visit, emphasizing democratic values and press freedom. She highlighted the case of journalist Mech Dara's detention, advocating for transparency and economic cooperation. Power stressed that addressing labor rights and corruption is crucial for attracting U.S. investment in Cambodia.
During her historic visit to Cambodia, Samantha Power, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced a five million dollars assistance package for civil society, workers, and independent media in Cambodia.
Power, the first USAID administrator to visit Cambodia, stressed the importance of democratic values such as press freedom during her remarks in Phnom Penh on October 23, 2023.
Highlighting the arrest of journalist Mech Dara, who was detained for over 20 days for allegedly inciting social unrest, Power advocated for transparency and human rights, crucial for Cambodia's economic prosperity.
She met with Dara's family and discussed the case with Prime Minister Hun Manet, highlighting the need for resolving such issues.
During her press conference, she urged for labor rights, anti-corruption efforts, and civil society support, highlighting their necessity for American investments.
Power noted the potential for economic growth in Cambodia but emphasized concerns about corruption, labor rights, and the country's international reputation, particularly cybercrime.
She outlined that substantial improvement in these areas is essential for attracting U.S. investment and strengthening U.S.-Cambodia relations.
Power, the first USAID administrator to visit Cambodia, stressed the importance of democratic values such as press freedom during her remarks in Phnom Penh on October 23, 2023.
Highlighting the arrest of journalist Mech Dara, who was detained for over 20 days for allegedly inciting social unrest, Power advocated for transparency and human rights, crucial for Cambodia's economic prosperity.
She met with Dara's family and discussed the case with Prime Minister Hun Manet, highlighting the need for resolving such issues.
During her press conference, she urged for labor rights, anti-corruption efforts, and civil society support, highlighting their necessity for American investments.
Power noted the potential for economic growth in Cambodia but emphasized concerns about corruption, labor rights, and the country's international reputation, particularly cybercrime.
She outlined that substantial improvement in these areas is essential for attracting U.S. investment and strengthening U.S.-Cambodia relations.
