Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Demand the release of recently sentenced Al Jazeera staff
More than 100 groups and individuals worldwide call on Egyptian President el-Sisi to remove the unjust sentencing of three Al Jazeera journalists.
Groups call on UN to protect free expression online
This week, a resolution on the importance of protecting human rights online was discussed at the 26th UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva. Read the oral statement on this resolution led by ARTICLE 19 and supported by several IFEX members.
Groups reiterate call to Cambodian Senate to delay debate on judicial ‘reform’ draft laws
CCHR and the International Commission of Jurists urged the Cambodian Senate to delay their decision to review three judicial reform draft laws, and to seek consultation with civil society with a view to revising the drafts to ensure that they are in accordance with international standards.
Cambodian activists freed from prison, handed suspended sentences
CCHR welcomes the court decision suspending the sentences of 25 human rights activists arrested during demonstrations. However it condemns their conviction despite a complete lack of evidence and serious violations of their right to a fair trial.
Lack of transparency around drafting and adoption of laws restricts Cambodians’ rights
Despite repeated calls by civil society members, no drafts of any of the recently drafted laws in Cambodia have been publicly released nor have any genuine, open and inclusive consultations taken place. A CCHR Fact Sheet demonstrates that the opacity around the drafting and adoption of these laws restricts Cambodians’ right to participate actively in the public life of the nation as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Cambodian rights group condemns reiteration of ban on assemblies in Phnom Penh
On 30 April 2014, ahead of the celebration of International Labor Day and the start of the council election campaign period, CCHR strongly condemned the reiteration of the ban on assemblies in Phnom Penh and urged security forces to refrain from using excessive violence against protesters.
Two years on, Cambodian rights group mourns environmental activist, denounces culture of impunity
Chut Wutty was Cambodia’s foremost environmental and anti-logging activist. To date, no credible, transparent or independent investigation has been launched into his death, nor the death of the alleged shooter, and as such several questions remain unanswered.
Concern over court orders issued against Cambodian union leader
CCHR expresses grave concern over the severe measures taken by a Cambodian municipal court to restrict the union rights of Mr. Ath Thorn. He was ordered to stay away from the SL Garment Factory in Phnom Penh and its workers, and to avoid public gatherings that could “damage the public order” or face pre-trial detention.