Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Nominate a Cambodian journalist for World Press Freedom Day campaign
CCHR calls for the nomination of journalists to be profiled in a Press Freedom Campaign to mark World Press Freedom Day 2013.
Cambodian community leader threatened by forestry officials for speaking to media
A local commune chief was recently threatened by Cambodian government officials after he spoke to the media about the extensive deforestation in his local community.
Cambodian community leader threatened by forestry officials for speaking to media
A local commune chief was recently threatened by Cambodian government officials after he spoke to the media about the extensive deforestation in his local community.
Peaceful protestors attacked by security forces in Cambodia
Protestors seeking a solution to a long-running land dispute were attacked by a range of security forces near the Cambodian Prime Minister’s home.
Cambodian journalist released, concerns about due process
CCHR welcomes the Court of Appeal’s decision to release Mam Sonando but notes that the verdict was a classic example of “rule by law” rather than “rule of law”.
Positive and negative implications of Cambodian broadcaster’s appeal hearing
While CCHR welcomes the Prosecution’s suggestion to drop some of the most serious charges against rights defender Mam Sonando, it strongly urges the Court of Appeal to drop the remaining charges. Moreover, CCHR was shocked and surprised to hear the Prosecution introduce a new charge to the court.
Cambodian accused of defamation over Facebook post
A Cambodian teacher has been summoned by the police to answer questions in relation to a defamation case over information he posted on Facebook.
As Mam Sonando case goes to appeal, Cambodian rights group releases legal analysis of his sentencing
As the Court of Appeal hearing in Mam Sonando’s case begins, CCHR releases a legal analysis of the Cambodian right defender’s charging and sentencing in October 2012.