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Khmer Krom Press Release (English_02.06.09)
Self-Determination in Asia-Pacific to be Discussed at Khmer Krom Conference in Paris
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Joint Statement on Steps to Strengthen the Independence of Elected Officers
Civil society organizations are also concerned that, during the pre and post election period, the SRP pushed to remove some of its commune councilors. After Election Day, the SRP publicly removed at least 9 members of commune councils. Another 300 are facing the situation that can be removed or suspended.
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Land and Housing Rights in Cambodia
Violations of the Covenant are also occurring as a result of the lack of implementation of the constitutional and legislative protections that do exist. Despite the recognition of possession rights in the Land Law and the legal right to convert possession rights into full ownership rights, these provisions are being implemented in an arbitrary manner. In effect, possession rights are not being recognised for those households most vulnerable to forced evictions because they live on land that is sought after by powerful individuals and companies. Authorities have also refused to issue titles to such households despite evidence of valid possession rights.
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Cambodia: If Prime Minister Hun Sen "does not bow down to anyone", will he do so before the law?
The Phnom Penh Post, a local English-language newspaper, has recently published the letter from a human rights advocate commenting on the legal action that Mu Sochua, a female Member of Parliament (MP) from the opposition party, and Prime Minister, Hun Sen had taken against each other for defamation. On 23 April, in a news conference, Mu Sochua announce her lawsuit against Hun sen for his derogatory remarks made early in the month.
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Cambodia: To be a Judge, be Ready to Bribe: Students
To be eligible for positions as judges in Cambodia’s court system, students say they must pay tens of thousands of dollars in bribes. There is even an expression among the students: "Without $20,000 or $ 30,000, one shouldn’t dream of becoming a judge." In numerous interviews with VOA Khmer, students at the new Royal Academy for Judicial Professions in Phnom Penh described in detail a corrupt practice that critics warn compromises the entire justice system.
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United Nations Experts to Review Cambodia Compliance with Human Rights Covenant
On Monday and Tuesday, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will question a Cambodian Government delegation on its performance on a range of human rights issues, including poverty reduction, health, education, labor, housing and food. Natalie Bugalski, Legal Officer at the Centre on Housing Rights Evictions (COHRE), said The examination of the Government by eighteen independent experts and jurists of the United Nations over the next two days is extremely significant. The conclusions of the UN Committee will provide an impartial assessment of Cambodia‟s compliance with its international law obligations with respect to economic, social and cultural rights.
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United Nations Experts to Review Cambodia Compliance with Human Rights Covenant
On Monday and Tuesday, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will question a Cambodian Government delegation on its performance on a range of human rights issues, including poverty reduction, health, education, labor, housing and food. Natalie Bugalski, Legal Officer at the Centre on Housing Rights Evictions (COHRE), said The examination of the Government by eighteen independent experts and jurists of the United Nations over the next two days is extremely significant. The conclusions of the UN Committee will provide an impartial assessment of Cambodia‟s compliance with its international law obligations with respect to economic, social and cultural rights.
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United Nations Experts to Review Cambodia Compliance with Human Rights Covenant
On Monday and Tuesday, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will question a Cambodian Government delegation on its performance on a range of human rights issues, including poverty reduction, health, education, labor, housing and food. Natalie Bugalski, Legal Officer at the Centre on Housing Rights Evictions (COHRE), said The examination of the Government by eighteen independent experts and jurists of the United Nations over the next two days is extremely significant. The conclusions of the UN Committee will provide an impartial assessment of Cambodia‟s compliance with its international law obligations with respect to economic, social and cultural rights.
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