ILO expresses concern over the escalation of violence around garment factory in Cambodia

The ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR has been following with deep concern the escalation of violence between striking garment workers and armed forces that has claimed the life of a bystander and left several injured persons in Phnom Penh’s Stung Meanchey district.

We strongly condemn the use of violence by both authorities and protesters and urge all involved parties to respect the rule of law, exercise maximum restraint and express their views peacefully. We also call on all parties to apply the principles of social dialogue and negotiate a resolution to this industrial conflict through peaceful and existing dispute resolution mechanisms.

The ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR also demands that competent national authorities take the measures necessary for the protection of trade union leaders and to ensure the full exercise of trade union rights in keeping with relevant ILO Conventions and principles as well as Cambodia’s obligations under ratified international labour standards.

For more information please contact:

Maurizio Bussi
Officer-in-Charge
ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR
Tel: +662 288 1717

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