Cambodia warns rights group against meddling in defence matters

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Updated March 12, 2010 10:56:19

London-based advocacy group Global Witness has called on countries who provide aid to Cambodia to condemn a government plan for private bussiness to sponsor military units and their families. Global Witness says the move could foster an arrangement whereby businesses will receive military protection in exchange for financial backing. But Cambodia's Ambassador to the UK, Hor Nambora has hit back, warning Global Witness to stop meddling in Cambodia's internal affairs and threatening legal action.

Presenter: Liam Cochrane
Speakers: Eleanor Nichol, campaigner Global Witness; Cambodia's Ambassador to the UK Hor Nambora

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