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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
Developments in and concerns about the process to investigate and prosecute the most serious crimes in Cambodia during the period of Democratic Kampuchea were discussed during the past session of the Commission on Human Rights. Those concerns are reflected in resolution 2000, 79.
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Role and Achievements of the OHCHR Cambodia
The Office provided support to the mission of two experts visiting the country to identify priorities for reform of the police. The Office also provided support to a mission of senior officials from the Office of Legal Affairs and the Department of Political Affairs of the United Nations and an independent expert who visited the country in August to discuss with the Cambodian authorities the modalities for the establishment of a tribunal with a view to bringing to justice the perpetrators of serious human rights violations committed during the Khmer Rouge period.
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
The problems listed above should not be underestimated. Many of them are enormous and require both strong political commitment and considerable other resources.
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
A priority for the Special Representative and the Office of the High Commissioner is to contribute to the further strengthening of the capacity of both governmental and non-governmental institutions to monitor, promote and protect human rights.
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Report of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights Mission to Assess the Current Situation of Criminal Justice in Cambodia
The experts found that a common feature of their meetings with the officials of all departments of the Royal Government of Cambodia was the expression of a desire to improve the working systems
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
Human rights practice depends to a large extent on attitudes among the people in power. Ordinary people do normally understand the crucial importance of having rights and ensuring that those rights are respected.
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Role and Achievements of the OHCHR Cambodia
The political climate in 1998 was overshadowed by the events of July 1997, with many opposition politicians remaining outside the country for several months. As a result, the National Assembly functioned at a much reduced level, and the work of ministries was hampered by political uncertainties and a lack of direction. The office’s technical assistance activities inevitably slowed down as a result, but nevertheless many programmes registered useful achievements.
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Monitoring of Election Related Intimidation and Violence
To maintain contact with the Government and people of Cambodia, to guide and coordinate the United Nations human rights presence in Cambodia, to assist the Government in the promotion and protection of human rights.
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Killings and Other Instances of Violent Deaths Documented in and Around
Chem Pich, alias Horn Keo Davy, 38, a moto taxi driver living in the Tonle Bassac quarter, was killed by a bullet in the head on the evening of 7 September, in front of the Cambodiana. On that evening, Chem Pich had gone out to join the demonstration in front of the National Assembly and subsequently joined protesters in front of the Cambodiana Hotel.
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
The Special Representative, in accordance with his mandate, has maintained contact with the Government and people of Cambodia. During his three most recent visits he met government representatives and officials at the national, provincial and local levels as well as representatives of political parties and non governmental organizations.
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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
The Special Representative, in line with his mandate, has maintained contact with the Government and people of Cambodia. During his two recent visits he met government representatives and officials as well as representatives of political parties, non-governmental organizations and trade unions.
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Role and Achievements of the OHCHR Cambodia
The Cambodia office has carried out numerous activities for the creation, strengthening and support of a legal framework consistent with international human rights norms and for securing the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy.
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