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CHRAC Denounces the Murder of Ta Prohm Radio Station Editor
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 17 local NGOs, urges an immediate and thorough investigation into the murder of Mr. Chhuor Chhetharith, editor and political analyst of Ta Prohm radio station owned by FUNCINPEC, between 8:10- 8:30 AM this morning by two unidentified men wearing baseball hats and riding a C 125 black Honda motorcycle.
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Newsletter Quarterly Issue 6
In Newsletter September 2003 issue 6 by LEGAL AID of CAMBODIA had important point such as Seminar on Gender Issues and Concerns in the Workplace/ Proper Investigation is a Basis for Fair Trial/ LAC Staff Trained In Advocacy Techniques/ Excessive Detention of Minors/ Disrespect of Law Still On-Going/ Major Ratanakkiri Land Dispute Case Finally Resolved.
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
On 27 July 2003, Cambodia held its third National Assembly elections since the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1991. These elections mark an important step in Cambodia’s efforts to establish a multiparty democracy. Most observers agree that there was a marked improvement in the technical aspects of election administration
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Role and Achievements of the OHCHR Cambodia
The present report contains information on the role and achievements of the Cambodia Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR, Cambodia) from January to July 2003 in assisting the Government and people of Cambodia in the promotion and protection of human rights.
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Coercion, Threats, and Vote-Buying in Cambodia’s National Elections
Political violence during the three elections conducted over the last decade has taken a heavy toll on the voting population. Many Cambodians have been made acutely aware that active involvement in politics, particularly on behalf of the opposition, could result in death. They know that little or nothing is done to bring the perpetrators to justice, especially if the perpetrators are local officials or members of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP). Merely the threat of violence, and the resulting fear it instills, means that opposition party activists no longer need to be targeted and killed in order to convey to Cambodian voters that they should not support the opposition.
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National Assembly Election 2003
This is the first of two reports that will be issued by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for human rights in Cambodia on the 2003 National Assembly elections. A second report will be published after the electoral process is complete.
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