Publication : Press Release

Phnom Penh, 14 August 2012 — The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) expresses its deepest concern over the citation issued by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on 9 August 2012. Mr. Chan Soveth, senior investigator and Deputy Head of ADHOC’s Human Rights Monitoring Section, is summonsed to appear before Investigating Judge Chhe Virak on 24 August. He is accused of “providing assistance to the perpetrator” of a crime, an offense punishable by one to three years in prison pursuant to article 544 of the Cambodian Criminal Code.

Information Source : CITATION FOR ADHOC’S SENIOR INVESTIGATOR ILLUSTRATES THE INTIMIDATION OF CAMBODIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

• ADHOC