Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Repression of Expression: Report on the state of free speech in Cambodia
A new report demonstrates how freedom of expression in Cambodia has deteriorated, while also acknowledging that the increasing use of new media to spread free and fair information, as well as the lack of self-censorship by opposition party supporters around the elections, give cause for hope.
Morocco urged to release editor arrested for reporting on Al-Qaeda video
Over 60 organisations signed a joint appeal to Moroccan authorities to free editor Ali Anouzla, jailed on 17 September for posting a link to an Al-Qaeda video on his news website alongside an article critical of the video.
Civilian shot dead by Cambodian military police while protesters clash with security forces
Unrest broke out in Phnom Penh as tensions rose during the mass demonstration organised by the opposition; smoke bombs, tear gas and high-pressure water cannons were used by security forces in an attempt to disperse protesters and one civilian was shot dead.
Recommendations on free expression, other rights submitted to new Cambodian government
CCHR has called on the new Royal Government of Cambodia to address a number of pressing concerns related to the situation of human rights and democracy, including free expression and media reform.
Stifled Southeast Asian voices: NGOs unite against criminalisation of free expression on the Internet
At an event in Geneva, a coalition of international and local NGOs and activists from Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia urged governments to stop using vague legislation based on ill-defined concepts such as “national security”, “sovereignty” or “lèse-majesté” to intimidate, harass and imprison independent voices.
Nine years after killing of rights defender, Indonesia has failed to deliver full justice
Nine years after the killing of human rights defender Munir Said Thalib, the Indonesian president is urged to ensure those responsible – including those at the highest levels – are brought to justice, and that all defenders of human rights are better protected.
On eve of demonstration, Cambodia urged to respect right to peaceful assembly
Cambodian authorities should not discourage or prevent people from enjoying the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, whether through threats, intimidation or the use of unlawful force, civil society organisations stressed on the eve of a CNRP peaceful assembly.
Authorities attempt to crack down on peaceful community march in Cambodia
The Phnom Penh authorities restricted a peaceful march marking the one-year imprisonment of land rights activist Yorm Bopha; a CCHR team was not allowed to transport campaign materials on behalf of the demonstrators and their vehicle was searched.