Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-03-13-Speech-4-134"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-03-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Cambodia2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030313.6.4-134"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-03-13-Speech-4-1352
lpv:speaker	lp:Bas Belder2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AFCO (2002-09-25--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Member States of ASEAN, south-east Asia and the Republic of Korea (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the United States (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Both the situation inside Cambodia and the situation regarding its relations with its neighbours demand our attention today. On-going tensions with Thailand and an atmosphere of political intimidation are characterising the run-up to the general elections of 27 July. The draft resolution before us is therefore opportune. The religious situation in Cambodia is also giving cause for concern, which is remarkable, as up to now the country has distinguished itself in a positive sense from its neighbours Laos and Vietnam as far as religious freedom is concerned. Still the Christian churches are worried as conflicts between Buddhists and Christians are on the increase. New guidelines from the Ministry of Religious Affairs also threaten to make serious inroads on the freedom enjoyed by Christians to practice their religion in public, provide Christian schooling or build new churches. The resolution rightly asks the Cambodian Government to withdraw these guidelines. I sincerely hope that the Council and the Commission will actively support this appeal. The resolution contains another appeal to the Cambodian authorities that also meets with my complete approval. They must take all necessary measures to curb the abuse of children. Sadly trafficking in women and children is an increasing problem in Cambodia. Insiders stress that the national government could do more about this. The US shares this view. Their ambassador gave the Cambodian Government this warning very recently: less aid if they fail to address this. Especially at this time of transatlantic drifting apart, Brussels must form a united front with Washington on this."@en1
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