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Universal Periodic Review of Cambodia
This submission was written by the Cambodian Center for Human Rightsand the Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV (APN+), in collaboration with the Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI).
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CCHR Human Rights Defender/Freedom of Expression Alert – Phnom Penh, 18 October 2013 Harsh crackdown on peaceful assembly at Wat Phnom results in five injured
On 18 October 2013, a large group of youths and monks gathered at Wat Phnom pagoda to perform a traditional ceremony and pray for Mr. Mao Sok Chan, a 29 year old father of four who lost his life during the clash at Kbal Thnol bridge on the night of 15 September 2013.
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THREE PROTESTERS INJURED AT WAT PHNOM
Phnom Penh, 18 October 2013 – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association(ADHOC) condemns the violence and intimidation used against people exercising their legitimate rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly at Wat Phnom this morning.
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Cambodia Grassroots People’s Assembly Make Peace, Justice, Human Rights, Democracy and Independent Rule of Law real in Cambodia!
“All powers belong to the people. The people exercise these powers through the National Assembly, the Royal Government and the Judiciary”. Thus proclaims Article 51 of The Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Political elite in power must guarantee media freedom in Cambodia
The Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM), together with its partners CIMS, COMFREL, SEAPA, as well as Cambodian journalists, bloggers and social media activists, and NGOs activists joining in the Reflection Forum on Cambodian election 2013,
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CHILDHOOD BEHIND BARS: GROWING UP IN A CAMBODIAN PRISON SOKUN’S STORY
In Cambodia today there are many young children living in prison with their mothers 1 yet there is little understanding amongst authorities and society at large of the short and long term impact of prison life on children. In this, Cambodia is not alone – to date there are only a few studies of the effects on children who spend their early years behind bars.
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Severance of Proceedings in Case 002 at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Today, 14 October 2013, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights ("CCHR") releases a Briefing Note summarizing developments in the long-awaited trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan (“Case 002”) at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (the “ECCC”). The Briefing Note focuses particularly on the decision of the Trial Chamber of the ECCC to split Case 002 into an undetermined number of sub-trials (the “Severance”) and addresses the way it impacts the progress of the Khmer Rouge trials and, more generally, the achievement of justice and national reconciliation in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”).
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Letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott Re: Human Rights in Foreign and Domestic Policy
Human Rights Watch is a nongovernment organization that monitors and reports on international human rights, refugee, and humanitarian law issues in more than 90 countries around the world. In August, Human Rights Watch launched its first ever Australia office in Sydney. We look forward to working with you over the next three years to strengthen Australia’s protection of human rights.
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CCHR Expresses Concern Regarding the Cambodian Authorities’ Repeated Attempts to Limit Peaceful Assembly of Civil Society Groups
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) would like to highlight and express concern regarding the continued negative reaction from Cambodian authorities in response to requests or notifications by civil society groups attempting to hold peaceful demonstrations in Phnom Penh. CCHR would like to remind the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) and the Phnom Penh municipal authorities that it is their duty, not to restrict free assembly, but to facilitate it through maintaining peace and public order.
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CCHR expresses concern regarding the Cambodian authorities’ repeated attempts to limit peaceful assembly of civil society groups
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) would like to highlight and express concern regarding the continued negative reaction from Cambodian authorities in response to requests or notifications by civil society groups attempting to hold peaceful demonstrations in Phnom Penh.
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FIVE PROTESTERS INJURED BY AUTHORITIES AT AN EVENT TO MARK WORLD HABITAT DAY 2013
Phnom Penh, 10 October 2013 – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) is alarmed at the use of force by the authorities during an event to mark World Habitat Day 2013. World Habitat Day is intended to remind the world of its duty to protect the basic right to adequate shelter.
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