Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Civil society groups call for the release of Tep Vanny
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.
Cambodian groups seek revocation of new online directive ahead of elections
In a further closing of public space, a new ministerial order threatens the privacy rights and freedoms of every internet and social media user in Cambodia.
Civil society groups express concern over the sale of Cambodia’s last independent newspaper
More than a dozen editors and reporters of Phnom Penh Post resigned over the alleged editorial interference by the paper’s new owner.
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.