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Two Suspects Arrested for Chea Vichea Murder Should be Released
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 17 local NGOs, appeals for the release of Born Sam Nang and Sok Sam Oeun, who were arrested and detained for the January 22 murder of union leader Chea Vichea. CHRAC believes there is inadequate evidence against the suspects and their arrests did not follow lawful procedures.
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Role and Achievements of the OHCHR Cambodia
The present report describes the role and achievements of the Cambodia Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR, Cambodia) from July to December 2003 in assisting the Royal Government and people of Cambodia to further the protection and promotion of human rights.
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Newsletter Quarterly Issue 7
"In Newsletter June 2004 issue 7 by LEGAL AID of CAMBODIA had important point such as The Role of Women in Legal Aid of Cambodia/ Obstacles of Legal Aid of Cambodia/ Children and Society/ Children and the Law on Aggravating Circumstances of Felony."
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Human Rights Situation Report 2003
2003 was the most violent year since the 1998 national election period. The year saw anti-Thai Riots in January; the slaying of high-ranking officials including Mr. Om Rathsady, Venerable Sam Bunthoeun who was killed in February while at his monastery, Judge Sok Setha Mony in April, and 27 political party activists attacked prior to the election of July 27, 2003. In the post election period, there were the shootings of Mr. Chour Chetharidh, a reporter for Radio “Ta Prum”, a popular singer, Miss Touch Sun Nich, causing her serious injury while her mother died at the scene.
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Children in the Cambodian Justice System
The Convention on the Rights of the child and the United Nations’ recommendations on the respect for and the implementation of children’s rights in Cambodia encourage the country to establish a distinct justice system for children, both offenders and victims.
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
In July 2003, Cambodia held its fourth national election since the Paris Peace Accords of 1991. As others have noted, standards associated with the technical conduct of campaigning and polling improved.
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NGO Should be Allowed to Conduct Anti-Corruption Rally
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 17 local NGOs, strongly urges the Government to grant permission for the Khmer Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Organization ( KHRACO) and the Cambodia Independent Watch Committee on Corruption to organize a rally to celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day. The rally was planned for December 14 in Wat Botum Vatei park.
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