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Statement on the Arrest of Mr. Mam Sonando
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC)—a coalition of 22 NGO members—is very disappointed at the recent arrest of Mr. Mam Sonando, Director of 105 FM MHz beehive radio and President of Democrats Association, on 15 July 2012 at 8.56 am.Immediately after the arrest, he was then put in police custody at the Ministry of Interior. Mr.Mam was brought to Phnom Penh Municipal Court on 16 July 2012 at 10.20 am and was ordered to be placed in provisional detention at Correctional Center I (known as “Preysar Prison”).
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Release Mam Sonando, Owner of Cambodia’s Oldest Indepdendent Radio Station
July 16, 2012 - The undersigned organizations are deeply disturbed by independent radio station director Mam Sonando’s arrest on Sunday, July 15, 2012, and call for his immediate release. Mr. Sonando, who holds both Cambodian and French citizenship, is the owner of Beehive Radio, which is among the few independent radio stations in Cambodia. Sonando is also the founder and president of the Democrat Association.
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Arrest of Mom Sonando, a shameful attempt to muddy the waters over Kratie land conflict
Mam Sonando – the owner of Beehive Radio and President of the Democrat Association – was arrested at his home this morning by a group of around 20 police. The arrest – which comes three days after Mam Sonando’s return from a trip to Switzerland and the United States – represents yet another setback for Cambodia’s beleaguered democracy.
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Arrest of Mom Sonando, a shameful attempt to muddy the waters over Kratie land conflict
Mam Sonando – the owner of Beehive Radio and President of the Democrat Association – was arrested at his home this morning by a group of around 20 police. The arrest – which comes three days after Mam Sonando’s return from a trip to Switzerland and the United States – represents yet another setback for Cambodia’s beleaguered democracy.
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Arrest of Mom Sonando, a shameful attempt to muddy the waters over Kratie land conflict
Mam Sonando – the owner of Beehive Radio and President of the Democrat Association – was arrested at his home this morning by a group of around 20 police. The arrest – which comes three days after Mam Sonando’s return from a trip to Switzerland and the United States – represents yet another setback for Cambodia’s beleaguered democracy.
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Arrest of Mom Sonando, a shameful attempt to muddy the waters over Kratie land conflict
Mam Sonando – the owner of Beehive Radio and President of the Democrat Association – was arrested at his home this morning by a group of around 20 police. The arrest – which comes three days after Mam Sonando’s return from a trip to Switzerland and the United States – represents yet another setback for Cambodia’s beleaguered democracy.
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CCHR welcomes the release of union activist
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) welcomes the release of union activist Long Panha who was held in custody by the police until 10.15pm last night after his arrest yesterday morning. After his release, Mr. Long – an employee of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions – was taken to a medical clinic by CCU President Rong Chhun for treatment to injuries sustained to his face and forehead during his arrest yesterday at Wat Botum. After receiving treatment, Mr. Long returned home to his family.
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CCHR welcomes the release of union activist
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) welcomes the release of union activist Long Panha who was held in custody by the police until 10.15pm last night after his arrest yesterday morning. After his release, Mr. Long – an employee of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions – was taken to a medical clinic by CCU President Rong Chhun for treatment to injuries sustained to his face and forehead during his arrest yesterday at Wat Botum. After receiving treatment, Mr. Long returned home to his family.
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CCHR welcomes the release of union activist
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) welcomes the release of union activist Long Panha who was held in custody by the police until 10.15pm last night after his arrest yesterday morning. After his release, Mr. Long – an employee of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions – was taken to a medical clinic by CCU President Rong Chhun for treatment to injuries sustained to his face and forehead during his arrest yesterday at Wat Botum. After receiving treatment, Mr. Long returned home to his family.
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CCHR welcomes the release of union activist
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) welcomes the release of union activist Long Panha who was held in custody by the police until 10.15pm last night after his arrest yesterday morning. After his release, Mr. Long – an employee of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions – was taken to a medical clinic by CCU President Rong Chhun for treatment to injuries sustained to his face and forehead during his arrest yesterday at Wat Botum. After receiving treatment, Mr. Long returned home to his family.
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Secretary Clinton’s Press Availability at the ASEAN Regional Forum
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will conduct a media briefing the afternoon of Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. Members of the media interested in attending the press availability are welcomed to attend on a first come, first served basis. Space for this event is limited.
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Arrest of bloodied union worker sends message to visiting dignitaries as to the state of freedom of expression in Cambodia
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) condemns the beating and arrest of a peaceful demonstrator, Long Panha, by the authorities today at Wat Botum in Phnom Penh. Mr. Long, an employee of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions (CCU), was taking part in a peaceful demonstration by employees of the Tai Yang (recently renamed Tai Nan) factory who had gathered in Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park early this morning with the intention of walking to Wat Botum to submit a petition to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Hun Sen calling for a resolution to an ongoing dispute with the factory.
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