Publication : Press Release

Paris-Geneva, March 14, 2013. The Observatory for the Promotion of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation or Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), expresses its regret at the sentencing of Mr. Mam Sonando, but welcomes the fact that he will be released from detention due to a suspension of his sentence. Mr. Mam Sonando, Director and owner of the independent FM station 105 (Beehive Radio) and President of the non-governmental organisation Democrats’ Association, is an outspoken critic of the Government’s human rights record, including serious and systematic violations of land and housing rights.

Information Source : Cambodia: Regret at the Conviction of Human Rights Defender Mam Sonando

• FIDH, OMCT