Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

133 civil society groups have signed a statement calling for the release of imprisoned journalists Sok Oudom and Sovann Rithy and to halt all harassment of other journalists in Cambodia facing prosecution for their critical reporting.

15 civil society groups in Cambodia have endorsed a paper outlining several demands aimed at preventing gender-based violence as the country deals with the spread of COVID-19.

There is concern about the impact that the law has on local grassroots groups and associations; they are key to ensuring citizens’ voices are heard when decisions are made regarding their land and livelihoods and LANGO unduly restricts their ability to organise.

The theme of Human Rights Day 2019 is “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights.”

Civil society groups said the continued investigation points to the “complete lack of evidence in support of the baseless charges” filed against the two Cambodian journalists.

Civil society groups denounce the unjustified use of security personnel during the third anniversary of political commentator Kem Ley’s death and call for the immediate and unconditional release of two activists, Kong Raiya and Soung Neakpaon, from detention and the dropping of all charges against them.

To mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, civil society groups and communities in Cambodia and beyond condemn the rampant impunity for attacks against journalists and human rights defenders, and call for immediate action to bring all perpetrators to account.

As Tep Vanny completes two years in detention, civil society organisations and communities call on the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release her, drop all dormant criminal charges and overturn any convictions against her, so that she may return to her family and community.