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CCHR calls for the immediate lift of the ban on assemblies and for a halt to the wave of detention of human rights activists
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) calls for the immediate lift of the current ban on assemblies and for a halt to the subsequent wave of detention of human rights activists. On 4 January 2014, the Ministry of Interior announced a ban on assemblies, demonstrations, and marches until “public order and security are restored.” Since the announcement human rights activists and peaceful protesters have been systematically temporarily arrested and required to sign letters agreeing to cease demonstrating.
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CCHR Releases a Policy Brief on the Garment Industry in Cambodia Outlining the Current State of Human Rights in the Industry and Offering Recommendations for Reform
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) releases today – 19 January 2014 – a Policy Brief on the Garment Industry in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”). In light of growing human rights concerns with regards to the garment industry, the Policy Brief collates data gathered by CCHR’s researchers and offers concrete policy and legislative recommendations for reforms to all stakeholders, which would substantially improve the situation.
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“Workers’ Rights are Human Rights” Policy Brief: The Garment Industry in Cambodia
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is a non-aligned, independent, non-governmental organization (“NGO”) that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights – primarily civil and political rights – throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”). CCHR’s vision is of a non-violent Cambodia in which people can enjoy their fundamental human rights, are empowered to participate in democracy, and share equally the benefits of Cambodia’s economic development.
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Defence Team for a Named Suspect in Case 004 Files Motion to Annul Investigative Action and End Case
On 15 January 2014, we, the Co-Lawyers for a Named Suspect in Case 004, filed a Motion Requesting an Annulment of Investigative Action Pursuant to Internal Rule 76 with the Office of the Co-Investigating Judges (“OCIJ”) at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (“ECCC”). If granted, the Motion will effectively bring an end to the case against our client.
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Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Professor Surya P. Subedi
I am about to complete my tenth human rights fact-finding mission to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the first since the National Assembly elections took place in July 2013. What I propose to outline are my initial findings and thoughts about the human rights situation in the country since my last mission. My final conclusions and recommendations will be contained in my report that I will present to the United Nations Human Rights Council in September this year.
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Cambodia: Detainees in Crackdown Denied Rights
(New York) – The Cambodian authorities should protect the rights of 23 people arrested after a violent crackdown by security forces on striking garment workers in Phnom Penh on January 2- 3, 2014, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities detained the group incommunicado and without medical care at the remote CC3 prison at Trapeang Phlong in Kampong Cham province near the border with Vietnam.
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Cambodia: Trade union leader and human rights defender Mr Rong Chhun issued with court
Human rights defender Mr Rong Chhun is due to appear before court on 14 January 2014. He was summonsed on grounds of allegedly inciting garment factory workers to demonstrate for a wage increase. Rong Chhun is president of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions and of the Cambodian Independent Teachers Association (CITA), in addition to being a labour rights advocate. CITA strives for improvements in teachers’ working conditions and lobbies the Cambodian government to recognize teachers’ rights.
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NO SPACE FOR FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY IN ‘FREEDOM’ PARK
Phnom Penh, 09 January 2014 – A group of around 50 gendarme and 20-30 Daun Penh security guards affirmed today when they dispersed a small crowd at Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park that the right to freely assemble will not be tolerated in Cambodia’s current political climate. A group of nine Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) youth activist were set to meet this morning to sing songs against violence. The planned meeting comes after the authorities have determined not to allow gatherings of more than 10 people. The youth activists also planned to discuss recent attacks against demonstrators which has left at least 6 people dead and scores injured since July 2013’s contested elections.
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CAMBODIA: OMCT condemns killings of demonstrators in Phnom Penh and calls for immediate investigation and restraint
Geneva, January 8th, 2014. The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), the principal global civil society coalition against torture, expresses concern about the violent repression of protests early January 2014 over garment factory wages and the political situation in the country, which led to the death of at least five persons and the arrest of 23 persons, including three human rights defenders. OMCT calls on the competent authorities to immediately launch an independent, impartial and thorough investigation into these events.
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Cambodia / Human rights: UN Special Rapporteur launches new fact-finding mission
GENEVA / PHNOM PENH (7 January 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, will carry out an official visit to the country from 12 to 17 January 2014. This will be his first post-election fact-finding visit to Cambodia.
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Cambodia: Virulent campaign and threats against Mr. Ou Virak and CCHR staff
The Observatory has been informed about the virulent smear campaign and death threats against Mr. Ou Virak, President of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), a nonaligned, independent, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights throughout Cambodia, as well as CCHR staff. Mr. Ou Virak and CCHR staff were targeted after CCHR criticised a speech delivered by Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) leader Sam Rainsy, which contained derogatory remarks towards the Vietnamese community in Cambodia and against women.
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Continuing Failure to Provide Suspect in Case 004 Access to Case File Threatens Fair Trial Rights and Proper Administration of Justice
The Office of Co-Investigating Judges (OCIJ) at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) continues to deny the Defence team of a Named Suspect in case 004 access to the case file. The case file contains details of the investigations carried out by the OCIJ. Access to this information is vital to protect the Suspect’s fair trial rights and ensure the proper administration of justice.
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