On April 4, 2009 Prime Minister Hun Sen went to visit the villagers in Taken district, Kampot province. During his speech to the audients, he mentioned during the national election campaign in 2008, a woman ran to clinch the other [a man] and blamed him on pulling out her button led to torn blouses, as well as took legal action against the un-named official.
Mr. Hun Sen was quoted as saying that, “The oppositions have nothing but to use [Cambodian] people to fight against the government. And in the province, Kampot, there is a strong-leg woman. There is no need for me to mention her name because Som Kimsua is also a woman. Strong leg, strong leg does not mean strong at anything; strong at making troubles, inciting and making problems. Even during the election, [she] ran to hug the other and accused him of pulling her blouse button. It is so doubtful. [She] furiously sued him. She participated in a meeting without invitation. One day when I came out only to know that she was not invited, but wanted to enter. This is such a barefaced group. Even though cutting 100 times by cleavers, it does not work. Not only women, but also men are the same; and the leader and the subordinators are also the same.
The above-mentioned quotation was the main issue leading up to the defamation lawsuit.
In relation to the primer’s speech, there was lots of criticism to say that he discriminated against a woman, on behalf of the country leader. This act would discourage women to express their concerns, worry and opinions; as well as to participate in any social activity to develop the nation.
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