Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Cambodian land rights activist remains in prison after one year despite lack of evidence
4 September 2013 marks one year since land rights activist Yorm Bopha was arrested in the Boeung Kak area. The circumstances suggest she was targeted as a result of her activism, representing yet another case in which the Cambodian government attempts to silence dissent through the use of a corrupt judiciary.
Cambodian court finds two accused not guilty in case of murdered reporter
Two individuals charged with the brutal 2012 murder of reporter Hang Serei Oudom were found not guilty, apparently due to insufficient evidence; this is the eleventh case of a journalist whose murder has been met with impunity in Cambodia.
Cambodian authorities disrupt public forum on elections
Authorities cracked down on a public forum, claiming it was not permitted by law. However, no authorisation for the organisation of public trainings and forums is required under Cambodian law.
Over 150 groups urge President Obama to protect whistleblowers and journalists
Over 150 IFEX members and partners of ARTICLE 19 appealed to US President Obama to drop charges against whistleblower Edward Snowden, update the Whistleblower Protection Act and pass a media shield law.
35 IFEX members call for amendments to Somalia’s draft media law
IFEX members issued a joint call for amendments to a deeply-flawed draft media law in Somalia before it goes to parliament for approval in August.
Continued violence intensifies need for resolution to land conflicts in Cambodia
On 1 and 2 July 2013, protesters again took to the streets calling for resolutions to drawn-out land disputes in Cambodia and were again met with heavy-handed tactics by mixed security forces, resulting in several injuries.
Cambodia imposes and then drops ban on foreign-produced radio shows during election period
The Cambodian Ministry of Information has reversed a decision banning foreign radio programmes from being broadcast for the whole month leading up to the election of 28 July 2013.
Joint submission on Cambodia to UN Universal Periodic Review
A joint submission to the UN UPR process of Cambodia focuses on the country’s compliance with its international human rights obligations in respect to freedom of expression.