The letter urges the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen to amend a trade union law, repeal the law on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and drop all outstanding criminal charges against union leaders. "The credibility of Cambodia's apparel, footwear, and travel goods sectors are at stake," said the letter, seen by Reuters. "We are concerned that the labour and human rights situation in Cambodia is risking the loss of trade preferences for Cambodia," they added. The brands also urged the government to repeal law regulating associations and NGOs. The brands said they had contributed to the US$9.5bil in garment, footwear, and travel goods exported from Cambodia last year and many of the companies signing the letter have been sourcing from Cambodia since the garment sector was established in the country in the mid-1990s.

Source: The Star January 24, 2020 12:11 UTC