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Advisory services and technical cooperation in the field of human rights
During his first mission to Cambodia as Special Representative, from 28 November to 5 December 2005, Yash Ghai gave particular attention to the Constitution of Cambodia, the justice sector and the rule of law, and to freedoms of association, assembly and expression. He found a deteriorating environment for democratic participation and practice. The frequent use of lawsuits brought by the Government through the courts to counter dissent and opposition has made it increasingly difficult for opposition-party politicians, trade unions, journalists, civil society and human rights organizations to express their views or to function freely. At the time of finalizing this report, well known public figures and activists were either unable to return to Cambodia, or were in prison awaiting trial, charged variously with defamation, disinformation and incitement.
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Advisory services and technical cooperation in the field of human rights
During his first mission to Cambodia as Special Representative, from 28 November to 5 December 2005, Yash Ghai gave particular attention to the Constitution of Cambodia, the justice sector and the rule of law, and to freedoms of association, assembly and expression. He found a deteriorating environment for democratic participation and practice. The frequent use of lawsuits brought by the Government through the courts to counter dissent and opposition has made it increasingly difficult for opposition-party politicians, trade unions, journalists, civil society and human rights organizations to express their views or to function freely. At the time of finalizing this report, well known public figures and activists were either unable to return to Cambodia, or were in prison awaiting trial, charged variously with defamation, disinformation and incitement.
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Cambodian Government Arrests Human Right Activists
The Cambodian government strikes again against human right activists by arresting Cambodian Center for Human Rights president Mr Kem Sokha and Mr Yeng Virak
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Concern About the Use Of "Defamation Complaint" filed against political critics
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 18 NGOs, is deeply concerned on resulting effects to democratic process and freedom of expression in Cambodia after seeing a series of government critics successively charged with criminal defamation under Article 63 of the 1992 UNTAC Criminal law.
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Continuation of Lawsuit Against Sam Rainsy
While the in absentia trial against the Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy is to be continued on the 22 of December
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Goverment Requested Show Good Will by Freeing Mam Sonando and Rong Chhun
On the eve of the International Human Rights Day. December 10 th,2005
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CCHR It is Time for the Government to Act Upon Its Promise to Eradicate Corruption
On the eve of the international Anti-Corruption Day the Cambodian Center for Human Rights calls on the Cambodia Government to fulfill its duties towards the Cambodian people
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Call for the Public Release of the Selection Criteria for, and Short-List of, Candidates to be Judges and Co-Prosecutor in Khmer Rouge Tribunal
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 18 NGO members, welcomes the United Nations’ release of a list of candidates that it is considering nominating as international judges and international co-prosecutor for appointment by the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Supreme Council of Magistracy to serve on the Extraordinary Chambers for Prosecution of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea.
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Call for Assistance for Drought Disaster in Kampong Speu Province
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), a coalition of 18 NGOs, is very upset after hearing a report that five poor people have died and 900 families are suffering from hunger in Boset District, Kampong Speu Province, as broadcast by Radio Free Asia on the night of the 21st september 2005.
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