Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

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Cambodia: Fundamental freedoms monitor report 2022

The report noted that the government’s crackdown on fundamental freedoms hindered public participation and undermined the advancement of democracy in Cambodia.

Cambodia: Statement of civil society groups on World Press Freedom Day

The statement urged the Cambodian government to ensure a free, safe, and secure environment for journalists and news outlets.

Joint statement: End impunity for crimes against journalists in Cambodia

Since 1994, at least 15 journalists have been killed in Cambodia. Harassment and crimes against journalists remain worryingly high this year.

Groups deplore use of violence and detention of journalists and activists at Phnom Tamao

The violence and detentions of five VOD journalists and four activists came just days after the Phnom Tamao forest underwent massive deforestation, losing one quarter of the roughly 2,000-hectare site in about one week.

The final issue of Cambodia Daily before its forced shutdown

Cambodia: Joint statement on World Press Freedom Day 2022

Around 26 organizations, press associations, journalists, and civil society groups have organized an activity and released a statement in time for World Press Freedom Day highlighting the campaign for press freedom and the reforms needed to uphold freedom of expression in the country.

Cambodia: Authorities urged to stop using violence against peaceful women strikers

51 groups in Cambodia have signed a statement deploring the harassment and intimidation carried out by authorities against the striking workers of NagaWorld who are mostly women.

Cambodia: ‘Government must restore fundamental freedoms’

In a joint submission to the UN Human Rights Committee, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights and ARTICLE 19 highlight the declining situation for freedom of expression, information, and assembly in Cambodia.

Cambodia: More reforms needed beyond conditional release of activists, say civil society groups

Civil society groups in Cambodia welcome the release of 27 activists and human rights defenders but note that 60 others remain in detention. They also criticized the conditional release of prisoners since it means they are still under threat of being arrested again.