Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Drop charges and immediately release Cambodian journalist Mech Dara
Dara is a frontline investigative journalist whose stories have uncovered corruption, environmental destruction, and human trafficking.
Cambodia: Conviction of Mother Nature environmental activists a “mockery of justice”
“Silencing environmental defenders and characterising their peaceful advocacy as a threat to the state is a mockery of justice.”
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.
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.