Their sources are being investigated by United Nations Officers in Cambodia. In due course, a statement will be made. In the meantime, it is enough to say that the allegations in the paper are beneath contempt or further comment. I believe that they may be a devise to deflect me from performing my duty to the United Nations and the people of Cambodia. But I will not be deflected.
Human rights is still a sensitive issue in Cambodia.
Attacks of this kind go, it seems, with the job. My duties require me from time to time to defend freedom of expression in Cambodia. It is a fundamental human right. I have also been obliged from time to time to be quite critical about Cambodia's laws and practices. Where necessary I will continue to do so.