Cambodia
From the Communiqué
2 May 2012
Environmental activist killed during confrontation with military police
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered an investigation into the death of a prominent anti-logging activist during a confrontation with military police.
4 April 2012
Authorities rid city of dissent ahead of ASEAN summit
Cambodia's commitment to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) claim that the regional body is "people-oriented" rang hollow as authorities prevented a workshop on Burma's human rights situation from happening at an ASEAN conference in Phnom Penh, reports the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR).See all articles: Cambodia
Campaigns and Advocacy
7 September 2011
Country's first human rights portal wins innovation award
The award was granted to the Sithi portal in recognition of the role it has played in advocating for social change and promoting the civil and political rights of Cambodian citizens, using ICTs in innovative ways.
8 March 2011
Publisher determined to pursue good journalism despite challenges
Despite having been imprisoned for a year because of his reporting, Hang Chakra told journalists gathered for a training that he will continue to practice critical journalism.
16 February 2011
More setbacks for freedom of expression
On the occasion of an official visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, ARTICLE 19 and CCHR call for an investigation into the systematic use of criminal legislation to silence voices critical of the government.See all campaign news: Cambodia
Reports
9 May 2012
CCHR Fundamental Freedoms Fact Sheet: Freedom of Information
This fact sheet provides an overview of the proposed freedom of information law that was delivered to the National Assembly in March 2012.
3 May 2012
CCHR launches Harassment of Media 2008-2011 map
The information published on the map is public information on cases of restrictions or alleged restrictions of the right to freedom of expression involving the media.See all reports: Cambodia
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