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| Cambodia: Report finds marked deterioration in human rights |
| Press Release |
| Released on 2013-06-19 |
| Phnom Penh, 19.06.2013: Human rights defenders in Cambodia are less safe than they were a year ago according to a report published today by ARTICLE 19 and the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR). The risk assessment survey shows the security situation in the country deteriorated significantly in 2012 as the government crackdown on fundamental human rights has intensified ahead of the elections in July. The report highlights in particular, increasing attacks on freedom of expression and freedom of association. |
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| Political Forum “Perspectives of Political Parties on Environment and Land in Cambodia” |
| Press Release |
| Released on 2013-06-17 |
| The purpose of this Political Forum is to enable the major political parties to outline their policies on the environment and land prior to the national election on 28 July 2013, ensuring that Cambodian citizens, civil society organizations, and local authorities can gain a better understanding of each political party’s stance on these key issues, encouraging greater participation in the upcoming election. |
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| The Upholding of Rights Defender’s Conviction Marks Another Blow to Human Rights and Justice in the Kingdom |
| Press Release |
| Released on 2013-06-15 |
| The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is outraged by yesterday’s decision by the Court of Appeal in Phnom Penh, to uphold the bogus conviction of housing rights activist, Yorm Bopha. Despite a stark lack of evidence to warrant a case against her, Yorm Bopha was found guilty of “intentional violence with aggravating circumstances” on 27 December 2012. Although the Court of Appeal reduced Yorm’s Bopha’s sentence yesterday to two years, on the grounds that she did not directly commit violence, she was taken back to prison yesterday evening after the decision, where she will serve the rest of her sentence – fifteen months. |
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| In the wake of more protests, CCHR calls on City Hall to resolve long-standing land conflicts in Phnom Penh |
| Press Release |
| Released on 2013-05-31 |
| In the wake of the disproportionate force used by law enforcement against housing rights activists on 29 May 2013 in front of Phnom Penh City Hall, during one of many anti-eviction demonstrations that have turned violent recently, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) calls on the competent authorities of Phnom Penh municipality to resolve the various land conflicts which have been pending for years in the capital. |
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