Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

Link to: CCHR review of 1995 Press Law

CCHR review of 1995 Press Law

In the latest factsheet in its “Law Review” series, CCHR rates the Press Law as “yellow”, meaning there are certain provisions that require review and amendment.

Link to: Armed police, officials disrupt human rights training event

Armed police, officials disrupt human rights training event

After a two-hour standoff between the authorities and participants, the event was allowed to proceed.

Link to: Voice of America faces contempt of court proceedings for revealing “confidential information”

Voice of America faces contempt of court proceedings for revealing “confidential information”

While contempt of court proceedings are important in ensuring the sanctity of an ongoing investigation, the court’s decision comes amid allegations that the Office of the Co-Investigating Judges is bowing to political pressure in the investigation into certain cases.

Link to: Country’s first human rights portal wins innovation award

Country’s first human rights portal wins innovation award

The award was granted to the Sithi portal in recognition of the role it has played in advocating for social change and promoting the civil and political rights of Cambodian citizens, using ICTs in innovative ways.

Authorities conduct mass detention of forest activists in Phnom Penh

Police and local officials descended on each of the locations where the activists had gathered, confiscated their leaflets and detained participants in local commune offices for questioning and “re-education.”

Link to: CCHR Fundamental Freedoms Fact Sheet: freedom of expression and the distribution of leaflets

CCHR Fundamental Freedoms Fact Sheet: freedom of expression and the distribution of leaflets

A trend toward convictions aimed at those involved in the distribution of leaflets criticising the Royal Government of Cambodia gives cause for concern.

Link to: Suspension of prominent land rights NGO confirms civil society fears over forthcoming NGO law

Suspension of prominent land rights NGO confirms civil society fears over forthcoming NGO law

For several years, STT has spoken out against land evictions, having most recently criticised government plans to rehabilitate a dilapidated rail link connecting Phnom Penh with Thailand.

Link to: Five men convicted of “provocation” for distributing anti-government leaflets

Five men convicted of “provocation” for distributing anti-government leaflets

The men are accused of distributing leaflets between 2008 and 2011 that were critical of the government for its perceived ties with Vietnam.