Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

Link to: CCHR releases analysis of the fourth draft of Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations

CCHR releases analysis of the fourth draft of Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations

The organisation welcomes the improvements made to the LANGO, but also highlights existing areas of significant concern.

Link to: Community activists report judicial harassment in Kep Thmey village

Community activists report judicial harassment in Kep Thmey village

Chan Dara and Chan Sophanna have faced intimidation from local authorities whle protesting against a development project that threatens residents’ economic and cultural livelihoods.

Police force protesters off the road, Cambodian Center for Human Rights

Four activists arrested during demonstration

The activists are members of the Boeng Kak Lake community and are facing eviction under a land redevelopment plan.

Link to: Civil society organisations call on UNHRC to convene special session on Syria

Civil society organisations call on UNHRC to convene special session on Syria

Five IFEX members and other organisations called on the Council to consider the findings of the Syrian Commission of Inquiry and ensure accountability for attacks on peaceful protesters.

Link to: CCHR Institutions Fact Sheet: the National Assembly and freedom of expression

CCHR Institutions Fact Sheet: the National Assembly and freedom of expression

The ruling Cambodia People’s Party has imposed arbitrary administrative requirements that are used to stifle opposition and minority party opinions in parliamentary debates, says CCHR.

Link to: Human rights defenders and journalist summoned to court to answer two-year-old “incitement” charges

Human rights defenders and journalist summoned to court to answer two-year-old “incitement” charges

The charges against Ratha Visal arise from his journalistic work covering a land dispute in Patang village for Radio Free Asia.

Link to: Community activists in two provinces subjected to judicial harassment

Community activists in two provinces subjected to judicial harassment

Six Boeung Kak Lake community members who have represented residents in a land dispute have received summonses for allegedly “insulting” a commune chief.