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The first involved extensive intimidation of Khmer Kampuchea Krom monks in Cambodia who advocate for the rights of their minority, and for an end to persecution of fellow defenders in Vietnam. The harassment in Cambodia has included violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations, the abduction and deportation of a leading dissident monk, and even the possible murder of a monk involved in the protests. The second involved the undermining of the human rights legal profession, in particular as a consequence of the high-profile land dispute in Kong Yu village, Ratanakiri province. After threats directed against human rights lawyers merely for fulfilling their role of representing the powerless, many legal aid lawyers find themselves justifiably afraid to conduct their legitimate activities.

Information Source : Attacks and Threats Against Human Rights Defenders in Cambodia 2007

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