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CCHR’s Monitoring of Land Concessions in Cambodia in 2012
This mini-report sets out the results of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights’ (“CCHR”) findings regarding the number of land concessions granted by the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) in 2012 and forms part of CCHR’s Land Reform Project (“the Project”) monitoring activities relating to land disputes in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”).
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Rule of Law Index Cambodia Country Profile
In each graph, a sub-factor is represented by a radius from the center of the circle to the periphery. The center of each circle corresponds to the lowest possible score for each sub-factor (0.00); the outer edge of the circle marks the highest possible score (1.00).
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2012 in Review: The Judiciary, a Useful Weapon to Silence Critics
Authorities continue to resort to the judicial system to silence those who assert their rights or question entrenched interests. Throughout 2012, court summonses and the threat of arrest were increasingly used to intimidate human rights defenders.
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Land, Housing and Natural Resources Rights in Cambodia in 2012
Whereas 2011 had seen a sharp increase in the number of Economic Land Concessions (ELCs) granted by the Royal Government of Cambodia to private companies, in 2012 conflicts became more acute and protests multiplied.
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2012 in Review: Use of Force Against Peaceful Protests
As part of the lead up to the release of our report “Human Rights 2012: the Year in Review,” on February 18, LICADHO is publishing a four-part web series reviewing the key human rights of 2012. Daily installments will be published throughout the week, culminating with the publication of our report on February 18.
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2013 Index of Economic Freedom: No Boost in Trade Freedom
Abstract: The Heritage Foundation has been tracking and ranking trade freedom around the world since 1995. The rankings have consistently shown a correlation between trade freedom and improved lives for people around the world—and vice versa. The latest rankings, in the forthcoming 2013 Index of Economic Freedom, once again confirm that connection.
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2012 in Review: Land Grabbing, the Roots of Strife
The human rights situation in Cambodia began 2012 teetering on the edge of a precipice, and by the end of the year had fallen off the cliff. The sheer volume of shocking turns makes it difficult to choose where to begin a summary of 2012: Independent radio station owner Mam Sonando was sentenced to 20 years in prison on politically-motivated charges
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Highlights of the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom
A significant realignment of European countries is underway in terms of economic freedom. Eight countries recorded their highest economic freedom scores ever in the 2013 Index , while five others have scores equal to or below their scores from nearly 20 years ago , when the Index began recording economic freedom.
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Cambodia Economic Freedom Score
Cambodia’s economic freedom score is 58.5, making its economy the 95th freest in the 2013 Index. Its overall score is 0.9 point better than last year due to improvements in trade freedom and labor freedom. Cambodia is ranked 16th out of 41 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is lightly higher than the regional average.
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Political and Electoral Reform in Cambodia
This Briefing Note outlines the current state of politics in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) ahead of the 2013 national elections, analyzes shortcomings in the electoral process, and offers recommendations for reforms which would substantially benefit the state of democracy in Cambodia.
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Study on Ethnic Minority Participation in 2012 Commune Election Eight Selected Communes in Northeast Cambodia
The Khmer Institute of Democracy began in 1992, when the focus was on training of human rights and democracy. Among other important projects was the Citizen Advisors who did legal outreach and dispute mediation in most part of the country.
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KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 49 (14 January 2013)
On Sunday, the 13th of January, Accused Nuon Chea was admitted to the hospital for severe bronchitis. Thus, the Trial Chamber convened only briefly on the 14th of January before adjourning to give Nuon Chea’s Defense Team a chance to consult with the Accused as to whether or not he waives his right to be present.
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