Top western brands seek meeting with Hun Sen over police firing on workers striking over low wages, killing three
Dozens of the world’s biggest clothing brands, including Adidas, Nike, H&M, Primark, Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Walmaart, have demanded Cambodia’s prime minister explain the use of "deadly force" against striking factory workers.
The retailers want to meet Hun Sen to express their "grave concern at the killing and wounding of workers and bystanders by security forces" during a protest against poverty wages. At least three people died when military police opened fire with assault rifles on protesters on 2 and 3 January at a Phnom Penh industrial park making clothes for export to the west.
The 30 retailers of 30 retailers, which also include Asda, Debenhams, Gap, Zara, Next, New Look and Levi Strauss, demanded the government launch a "prompt and thorough investigation".
(Source: The Guardian)