Phnom Penh (FN), August 24 – Peace Youth League (PYL) warned to demonstrate against the U.S Embassy in Phnom Penh after the embassy released a statement regarding the government shut down the National Democratic Institute on Wednesday.

“We warn the embassy that we will demonstrate in front of the embassy,” stated Pan Khembunthorn, president of PYL.

“In history, the U.S had caused devastation on Cambodian land and that the bombs still continue to plague the society. We urge the embassy to not interfere with Cambodian leadership, otherwise, we will exercise our legal rights to protect peace,” he added.

The U.S Embassy on Wednesday released a statement entitled “Is Cambodia Committed to Democracy? You Decide!” in response to the government’s decision to shut down NDI.

The Royal of Government of Cambodia decided to stop the operation of NDI and expel its foreign staff from the Kingdom within seven days due to failure to comply with the Cambodian legislations,” stated the MoFA’s press release.
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