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CCHR Expresses Grave Concern Relating to the Potential Impact of a Khmer Rouge Crimes Denial Law on Freedom of Expression in Cambodia
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is gravely concerned that the new draft law on the Denial of Crimes Committed During Democratic Kampuchea (the “Denial Law”) called for by Prime Minister Hun Sen, if passed, will restrict freedom of expression through placing illegitimate limitations on public discussion, research, and education about the Khmer Rouge era, as well as attempting to legitimize the stifling of opposition voices.
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Release Yorm Bopha and Find a Just Resolution for the Boeung Kak
Phnom Penh, 06 June 2013 - On 05 June 2013 monitors from the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) attended the appeal hearing of Ms. Yorm Bopha. Bopha was arrested on 04 September 2012 and detained for four months before being sentenced to three years in prison under Article 218 of the Cambodian Criminal Code 2009: "intentional violence with aggravating circumstances".
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Integrating social policies and the delivery of social protection floors in Cambodia - discussed at a workshop
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA (ILO News): Sharing models and innovative ideas for implementing a national social protection strategy in Cambodia and developing nationally defined social protection floors in ASEAN were the focus of a workshop held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from 29 to 31 May 2013.
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Preceding Yorm Bopha’s Appeal Hearing scheduled for 5 June 2013, CCHR Releases a Legal Analysis of her Charging and Sentencing by the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance
On 4 September 2012, housing rights activist from the Boeng Kak community in Phnom Penh, Yorm Bopha, was charged with intentional violence with aggravating circumstances under Article 218 of the Cambodian Criminal Code, in relation to a skirmish that had broken out near her house on 7 August 2012.
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Preceding Yorm Bopha’s Appeal Hearing scheduled for 5 June 2013, CCHR Releases a Legal Analysis of her Charging and Sentencing by the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance
On 4 September 2012, housing rights activist from the Boeng Kak community in Phnom Penh, Yorm Bopha, was charged with intentional violence with aggravating circumstances under Article 218 of the Cambodian Criminal Code, in relation to a skirmish that had broken out near her house on 7 August 2012.
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In the Wake of More Rrotests, CCHR Calls on City Hall to Resolve Long-Sanding Land Conflicts in Phnom Penh
In the wake of the disproportionate force used by law enforcement against housing rights activists on 29 May 2013 in front of Phnom Penh City Hall, during one of many anti-eviction demonstrations that have turned violent recently, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) calls on the competent authorities of Phnom Penh municipality to resolve the various land conflicts which have been pending for years in the capital.
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Petition About Cambodian Sugar Concessions Filed with the Thai National Human Rights Commission
30 May 2013, Phnom Penh – Two Cambodian NGOs, LICADHO and Equitable Cambodia filed a petition on behalf of 602 complainants about serious human rights violations linked to large sugar concessions held by Thai sugar giant, Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation.
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Appeals Transport for Prisoners Improving, but Not Fixed Yet
Phnom Penh (May 30, 2013) - After years of delays, prison authorities have begun transporting provincial prisoners to their appeals hearings in Phnom Penh, but the failure to offer return transport is threatening to undermine progress, a new report by LICADHO has found.
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Political Forum “Perspectives of Political Parties on Environment and Land in Cambodia”
On 31 May 2013, a Political Forum on the topic of “Perspectives of Political Parties on Environment and Land in Cambodia” will be hosted at the Golden Sand Hotel, Street 23 Tola, Sangkat 04, Sihanouk Province.
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