Cambodian Prime Minister says he must "eliminate traitors" – World

"We recently launched a lawsuit to eliminate the traitors who were trying to overthrow the government and plunge the country back into the war," Hun Sen, in power for 33 years, told tens of thousands of supporters in Phnom Penh. breakfast

At the end of last year, the authorities dissolved the National Rescue Party of Cambodia (CNRP). Chief Kem Sokha has been detained since September.

Human rights activists have accused Hun Sen of wanting to stay in power at any cost, while Washington and Brussels withdrew their aid to the organization of this controversial boycott of the opposition in exile.

Most opponents are abroad to escape lawsuits that they view as political.

"Those who are against the elections are those who destroy the nation and democracy and should not be forgiven," insisted Hun Sen.

The Cambodian Prime Minister warned that "those who do not want to vote destroy democracy, with the support of a group of outlaws operating abroad," when prosecutions are brought against the country's prosecutors.

Hun Sen compared Cambodia to Pakistan, where the general election took place this week.

"The difference is that we have no violence or attacks here," he added. The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) "will remain victorious" on Sunday, said the prime minister.

In the past, Hun Sen promised "hell" to the opponents, who advised to "prepare their coffins" in case of dispute, while continuing to hold power "for the next two terms".