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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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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
In line with his mandate, the Special Representative has maintained contact with the Government and people of Cambodia. During each of his three recent visits he has met Government leaders and communicated with them by mail in between visits.
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Cambodia: Focus Should Be on Rights, Not Elections
(New York) - In a report, "Cambodia: Aftermath of the Coup," Human Rights Watch/Asia calls on the international community to ensure that before elections are contemplated in Cambodia, the opposition members now in Thailand must feel it is safe to return and those members of First Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government responsible for grave human rights violations during and after the July 5-6 coup must be brought to justice.
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International Community Urged to Protect Cambodians and Condemn Coup
(New York) - Human Rights Watch today called on the international community to unequivocally condemn the coup in Cambodia on Saturday by Cambodian People’s Party leader and co-Prime Minister Hun Sen against his coalition partner, Prince Ranariddh of the royalist FUNCINPEC party, and to take all necessary measures to prevent the CPP from carrying out a massive purge of its opponents.
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Grenade Attack in Phnom Penh
On 30 March 1997, unidentified men carried out a grenade attack on a peaceful political demonstration in Phnom Penh. At least 16 people were killed and over 100 were injured. The Government set up a Commission of Inquiry, which is headed by the Director-General of the National Police.
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Role and Achievements of the OHCHR Cambodia
Through its legal assistance unit (LAU) 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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Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
There are several positive developments to be reported regarding human rights in Cambodia. Progress is being made on human rights education. Leading Buddhist representatives and monks teach basic ideas of human rights.
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Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Formal non Custodial Options into the Criminal Justice System of the Kingdom of Cambodia
At the request of the Cambodia Ministry of Interior, the Cambodia Office of the United Nations Center for Human Rights was requested to explore the feasibility of implementing non custodial options in the criminal justices system
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Recommendation Made by the SRSG on Matters Within His Mandate
In the resolution, the Commission on Human Rights also requested the Secretary-General to establish an operational presence of the Centre for Human Rights in Cambodia after the expiry of the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC).
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