• First Verdict A Victory But Some Victims Left Disappointed

    First Verdict A Victory But Some Victims Left Disappointed

    The verdict in the first trial of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) is an important but partial victory for victims of the Khmer Rouge regime and for the court itself, said the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) today.

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  • The Duch Trial – A Good Example For The Cambodian Courts

    The Duch Trial – A Good Example For The Cambodian Courts

    The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) congratulates the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (“ECCC”) on the delivery of its verdict in the case of Kaing Guek Eav, “Duch”, the first senior cadre to be brought to justice for the crimes of the Khmer Rouge era. The trial of Duch constitutes an important model for the domestic courts in Cambodia to follow in terms of procedure and the rights of the accused. In this regard, the CCHR welcomes the five year reduction in the sentence given to Duch as a result of his illegal detention by the Cambodian Military between 10 May 1999 and 30 July 2007. This reduction in sentence provides a good example to the domestic courts of Cambodia, whose detention practices remain a serious concern, and serves as a reminder of the universality of human rights.

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  • Follow Khmer Rouge Conviction with More Prosecutions

    Follow Khmer Rouge Conviction with More Prosecutions

    Amnesty International is urging a special court to redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals, following the landmark conviction today of a notorious prison camp commander of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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  • Tribunals First Step in Search for Justice

    Tribunals First Step in Search for Justice

    (New York) Pronouncements by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that the UN-backed tribunal on Khmer Rouge atrocities should not prosecute additional suspects call into question the court’s independence, Human Rights Watch said today.

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  • Follow Khmer Rouge Conviction with More Prosecutions

    Follow Khmer Rouge Conviction with More Prosecutions

    Amnesty International is urging a special court to redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals, following the landmark conviction today of a notorious prison camp commander of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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  • The Duch Trial – A Good Example For The Cambodian Courts

    The Duch Trial – A Good Example For The Cambodian Courts

    The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) congratulates the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (“ECCC”) on the delivery of its verdict in the case of Kaing Guek Eav, “Duch”, the first senior cadre to be brought to justice for the crimes of the Khmer Rouge era. The trial of Duch constitutes an important model for the domestic courts in Cambodia to follow in terms of procedure and the rights of the accused. In this regard, the CCHR welcomes the five year reduction in the sentence given to Duch as a result of his illegal detention by the Cambodian Military between 10 May 1999 and 30 July 2007. This reduction in sentence provides a good example to the domestic courts of Cambodia, whose detention practices remain a serious concern, and serves as a reminder of the universality of human rights.

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  • Tribunals First Step in Search for Justice

    Tribunals First Step in Search for Justice

    (New York) Pronouncements by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that the UN-backed tribunal on Khmer Rouge atrocities should not prosecute additional suspects call into question the court’s independence, Human Rights Watch said today.

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  • Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    We, the undersigned organizations, would like to salute the courage and determination of union members from the Cambodian Labour Confederation (CLC) and Cambodian National Confederation (CNC) who took part in a peaceful rally in front of the National Assembly on the morning of July 25, 2010, despite initial restrictions by Phnom Penh authorities.

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  • Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    We, the undersigned organizations, would like to salute the courage and determination of union members from the Cambodian Labour Confederation (CLC) and Cambodian National Confederation (CNC) who took part in a peaceful rally in front of the National Assembly on the morning of July 25, 2010, despite initial restrictions by Phnom Penh authorities.

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  • Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    We, the undersigned organizations, would like to salute the courage and determination of union members from the Cambodian Labour Confederation (CLC) and Cambodian National Confederation (CNC) who took part in a peaceful rally in front of the National Assembly on the morning of July 25, 2010, despite initial restrictions by Phnom Penh authorities.

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  • Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    Union Workers Gather to Demand for Better Minimum Wage

    We, the undersigned organizations, would like to salute the courage and determination of union members from the Cambodian Labour Confederation (CLC) and Cambodian National Confederation (CNC) who took part in a peaceful rally in front of the National Assembly on the morning of July 25, 2010, despite initial restrictions by Phnom Penh authorities.

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  • Monday Verdict a Landmark Moment for Justice

    Monday Verdict a Landmark Moment for Justice

    The verdict in the first trial of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), due to be announced Monday in Phnom Penh, will be a landmark moment for Cambodia and for international justice, said the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) today.

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