Political analysts and social researchers
During a round-table discussion on revolutions in Phnom Penh yesterday, Royal Academy of Cambodia president Sok Touch said a colour revolution would not only harm people, but the entire country.
He cited political protests following the 2013 national election, comparing demonstrations in Stung Meanchey district and on Veng Sreng street to revolutions that occurred in Serbia in 2000, Georgia in 2003, Ukraine in 2004 and Tunisia in 2011.
“The events were similar to revolutions in those countries. Protesters also called on Prime Minister Hun Sen to step down,” Mr Touch said. “The government needs to prevent this happening again.”
Sum Chhumbun, a social researcher at the academy, said the phrase “colour revolution” refers to violent protest movements used to overthrow government leaders.
“Colour revolutions have emerged and spread out from Europe to the Middle East and Asia, as well as Latin America,” he said.
