Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

Groups allege political interference behind recent defamation cases launched against critics of the Cambodian government and in the dropping of the investigation into an environmentalist’s murder.

The Cambodian Center for Human Rights has released an overview of Cambodian laws relating to freedom of expression and a summary of recent case examples to show how laws are used and abused to stifle dissent.

Political interference lies behind a decision by a Cambodian provincial court to drop an investigation into the murder of high-profile environmental activist Chut Wutty, says CCHR.

The Cambodian Center for Human Rights slams the guilty verdict for 71-year-old rights defender Mam Sonando as a travesty of justice and an embarrassment to Cambodia’s reputation.

Over 30 human rights groups worldwide have appealed for charges to be dropped against two men charged with several offences after circulating a harmless cartoon on an internal mailing list.

Civil society groups have voiced concerns about proposals made by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that would threaten the openness of the Internet.

Cambodian journalist Hang Serei Odom, who was found dead, had reported on illegal logging and recently uncovered several cases linked to powerful, well-connected Cambodian elite.

As trial proceeds, over forty IFEX members urge the Cambodian government to drop charges facing detained rights defender and broadcaster Mam Sonando.