Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
CSOs sign petition amid legislative assault on Cambodian peoples’ rights and freedoms
More than 60 groups have signed the petition rejecting the draft amendments to the constitution.
Cambodian CSOs slam Supreme Court’s decision upholding the conviction of Tep Vanny
Tep Vanny has been in detention for more than 500 days already for leading a local protest.
Prime Minister Hun Sen threatens to close down Cambodian Center for Human Rights
Following comments made by Prime Minister Hun Sen, in which he ordered the Ministry of Interior to investigate and shut down CCHR, the organisation reiterates its steadfast independence from all political parties.
The Pakistani government must release Zeenat Shahzadi from custody
Journalist Zeenat Shahzadi was recently recovered from a kidnapping. Rather than releasing her to her family, the Pakistani government is arbitrarily holding her in custody.
Urgent Call on the Advancement of Citizens’ Access to Information in Ghana
34 NGOs call on the government of Ghana to ensure its citizens’ right to access to information.
One Year On: Cambodia must immediately release Tep Vanny
67 NGOs call for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender Tep Vanny on the one-year anniversary of her detention.
Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing
On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.
Freedom on a leash for Liu Xiaobo, Hong Kong protests, and a cruel prison sentence for blogger ‘Me Nam’
China releases Liu Xiaobo on medical parole; #FreeThe5KH out on bail; journalists escape jail term in Timor Leste; “Mother Mushroom” sentenced to 10 years