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Radio Voice of Democracy was banned for airing election news
Cambodian Centre for Independent Media (CCIM) was yesterday banned from broadcasting election news by the Ministry of Information. This is the first such instance of experience by CCIM of total censorship during polling day. Both Radio Sarika stations- FM106.5 in Phnom Penh and FM95.5 in Siem Reap- were shut down at intervals during the day: the Phnom Penh based station was allowed to broadcast only music programs until the close of polling stations at 3pm, whereas the Siem Reap station was shut down for the whole day.
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Radio Voice of Democracy was banned for airing election news
Cambodian Centre for Independent Media (CCIM) was yesterday banned from broadcasting election news by the Ministry of Information. This is the first such instance of experience by CCIM of total censorship during polling day. Both Radio Sarika stations- FM106.5 in Phnom Penh and FM95.5 in Siem Reap- were shut down at intervals during the day: the Phnom Penh based station was allowed to broadcast only music programs until the close of polling stations at 3pm, whereas the Siem Reap station was shut down for the whole day.
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Radio Voice of Democracy was banned for airing election news
Cambodian Centre for Independent Media (CCIM) was yesterday banned from broadcasting election news by the Ministry of Information. This is the first such instance of experience by CCIM of total censorship during polling day. Both Radio Sarika stations- FM106.5 in Phnom Penh and FM95.5 in Siem Reap- were shut down at intervals during the day: the Phnom Penh based station was allowed to broadcast only music programs until the close of polling stations at 3pm, whereas the Siem Reap station was shut down for the whole day.
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Statement on Prior Actions in the Course of Campaingning for the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Election
From May 18 to June 1, 2012, Neutral and Impartial Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia, NICFEC had deployed 500 observers in 21 provinces/municipalities to monitor the election campaigning during the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Election in order to provide information and to analyze the campaigning process as well as to improve the process in the future.
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Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Singapore’s AICHR representative must consult with local civil society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, groups and individuals, reiterate the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay1 for meaningful consultation with Civil Society stakeholders on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). As the high commissioner stated in her statement after her meeting with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) members
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Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Singapore’s AICHR representative must consult with local civil society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, groups and individuals, reiterate the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay1 for meaningful consultation with Civil Society stakeholders on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). As the high commissioner stated in her statement after her meeting with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) members
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Statement on Prior Actions in the Course of Campaingning for the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Election
From May 18 to June 1, 2012, Neutral and Impartial Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia, NICFEC had deployed 500 observers in 21 provinces/municipalities to monitor the election campaigning during the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Election in order to provide information and to analyze the campaigning process as well as to improve the process in the future.
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Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Singapore’s AICHR representative must consult with local civil society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, groups and individuals, reiterate the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay1 for meaningful consultation with Civil Society stakeholders on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). As the high commissioner stated in her statement after her meeting with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) members
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Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Singapore’s AICHR representative must consult with local civil society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, groups and individuals, reiterate the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay1 for meaningful consultation with Civil Society stakeholders on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). As the high commissioner stated in her statement after her meeting with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) members
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2012
The United States’ commitment to fighting modern slavery did not simply materialize 12 years ago with the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) or the adoption the same year of the U.N. Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (Palermo Protocol).
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OHCHR Report 2012
The year 2011 was truly challenging for human rights around the world, and I believe my Office rose to the occasion, and more. At headquarters and in the field, with exceptional dedication and hard work, my staff endeavoured to meet the increasing demands for our advocacy and cooperation, as evidenced in this report on our accomplishments achieved during the course of the year.
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The National Election Committee the NEC
An independent, neutral and competent election administrator that is capable of dealing effectively with complaints is fundamental to enabling voters to feel confidence in the electoral process. However, issues pertaining to the structure, independence and functioning of the NEC raise questions about its ability to be a true and fair electoral administrator.
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