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2014 Brings a New Wave of Cambodian Land Conflicts
The number of people affected by state-involved land conflicts in Cambodia since 2000 passed the half-million mark in March, according to data collected by LICADHO1.
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CCHR calls on the National Assembly to withhold passing any new laws until the political deadlock is resolved
As the second session of the fifth mandate of the Cambodian National Assembly (“NA”) opens today – 1 April 2014 – the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) calls on the NA to withhold passing any new legislation until the ongoing political deadlock is resolved and until Members of Parliaments (“MPs”) of both political parties elected during the July 2013 NA elections have taken their seats in the NA. CCHR is concerned that with only Cambodian People’s Party (“CPP”) MPs sitting in the NA, draft laws will not be sufficiently scrutinized and will not represent the will of the people.
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ADHOC condemns violence and continued violation of the right to peaceful assembly
Phnom Penh, 31 March 2014 – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) condemns the use of violence and intimidation by security forces at a demonstration held by prominent activist and owner of Beehive Radio Mam Sonando in Phnom Penh today. Mam Sonando is demanding a TV License to counter the government’s monopoly on televised media and greater reach for his radio station. A free and independent press is vital in a democracy; however the Cambodian government looks determined to keep a tight reign over access to information.
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CCHR Briefing Note – March 2014 ”Where is My Justice?”
Immediately following the contested National Assembly (“NA”) elections, which took place on 28 July 2013, Cambodian people were able to exercise their right to freedom of assembly in an unprecedented manner. However, on 15 September 2013, security forces resorted to their old tactics and have since repeatedly and disproportionately used excessive force to crack down on protesters. The post-election violence has already led to the death of six persons, the disappearance of at least one individual and to dozens of injured. However, while protesters have been arrested and are currently facing charges, an independent investigation into the excessive use of force by Cambodian security forces has yet to take.
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CCHR PRESS RELEASE – Phnom Penh, 24 March 2014 CCHR launches “Where is My Justice?” campaign
On the occasion of the international Right to Truth Day – 24 March 2014 – the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) launches its new “Where is My Justice?” campaign and calls on all partners and supporters to join CCHR in demanding truth and justice for victims of violence by security forces in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”).
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Public Letter Urging an Immediate Investigation into the Disappearance of Khem Sophath
March 23, 2014 - We, the undersigned civil society groups, express our deep concern over the disappearance of Khem Sophath, a 16-year-old boy missing since the violent crackdown by Cambodian security forcesagainst striking garment workers on 3 January 2014 near the CanadiaIndustrial area on Veng Sreng road, Phnom Penh. We call on the RoyalGovernment of Cambodia (RGC) to take all appropriate measures toimmediately, thoroughly and impartially investigate Khem Sophath’sdisappearance and inform his family of his fate or whereabouts.
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CCHR to hold a Press Conference on 24 March to launch new “Where is My Justice?” campaign
On the occasion of the international “Right to Truth Day,” the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) will hold a Press Conference on 24 March 2014 to launch CCHR’s new campaign titled “Where is My Justice?”.
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Joint Statement: ADHOC, BCV, CCHR, CHRAC, and HRTF call for a prompt and independent investigation into allegations of harassment and intimidation related to land dispute.
The Building Community Voice (BCV), the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) , the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), and the Housing Rights Task Force (HRTF) condemn the continuous harassment of Mr. Ly Sreakheang, Ms. Ly Seavminh and two other families in relation to a land dispute with the Khun Sear Import Export Company (“Khun Sear Company”) and call on the Phnom Penh Municipal Court to promptly and independently investigate the case and accordingly charge the persons responsible.
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Business and Human Rights: FIDH Calls on the International Community to Enhance Standards and Ensure Redress
Today, FIDH issued a briefing paper in which it calls on the international community to take urgent steps at national, regional and international levels to enhance standards and to ensure effective redress mechanisms are available for corporate-related human rights violations. The paper is based on five case studies, in Cambodia, Brazil, Libya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
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LICADHO calls for more rehabilitation opportunities for female prisoners
March 8, 2014 - On International Women’s Day, LICADHO calls on prisonauthorities to offer female prisoners, particularly female juvenileprisoners, a broader range of rehabilitation opportunities to buildconfidence and provide them with appropriate skills to find suitableemployment once released.
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On International Women’s Day, CCHR calls for renewed efforts to achieve gender equality in Cambodia
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, held every year on 8 March, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) calls for renewed efforts to end discrimination against women in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) and for the Royal Government of Cambodia (the “RGC”) to take concrete steps towards achieving gender equality. Although there has been some progress towards gender equality in Cambodia in recent years, with women playing an important and increasingly visible role as income providers and a driving force behind economic development, this progress has been undermined by the endurance of cultural norms that firmly place women at a lower status than men and perpetuate discrimination against women.
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Joint Open Letter from CCHR and CHRAC Regarding the Publication of Draft Legislations on the Judiciary
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) and the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) would like to welcome the recent commitment made by your administration to adopt fundamental legislations crucial to guarantee the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. In this respect, we respectfully urge you to immediately publicly release the full draft of the laws, to ensure sufficient time is provided for genuine, inclusive and meaningful participation in the drafting process.
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