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Improving Grassroots’ Participation and Freedom of Expression Through “Citizen Journalism”
Cambodia is still suffering from the effects of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s and the ensuing years of civil strife. The legacy of these historical factors is manifold, but two major effects are the prevalence of a voiceless and fragmented civil society, unable or unwilling to speak up about basic rights, and the continuation of repressive or corrupt state systems. This is particularly noticeable in the constraints placed upon freedom of expression and media plurality in Cambodia.
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Council of Europe: Parliamentary Assembly Must Robustly Condemn Bans on “Homosexual Propaganda”
Thursday 27 June 2013, Strasbourg: We the undersigned organisations strongly urge the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to condemn so-called “homosexual propaganda” bans as incompatible with the rights to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and the prohibition of discrimination. The Assembly should vote in favour of today’s resolution and recommendation on tackling discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Results from Three Regional Cambodian Grassroots People’s Assemblies Ahead of the Election Campaign
For Immediate Release: The Cambodian Grassroots People’s Assemblies have come to a close with tentative results following the three events held throughout June across the Kingdom of Cambodia ahead of the national election.
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The National Election Committee Should Be More Responsible to Ensure The Free and Fair Election
On 27th June, the day of the launch of the official electoral campaign to elect a Cambodian representative at the National Assembly, CCIM is broadcasting two investigative reports showing that the Election Committee in charge of organising the elections, should be more responsible to ensure the free and fair election.
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There Is No Justice, No-one Is Safe
Again former the Bavet Governor, Chhouk Bandith failed to appear in court to face charges forthe brutal shooting of three Cambodian garment workers in February 2012. Last week, Bandithwas tried in absentia on 12-14 June, 2013. During the three day hearing nineteen witnesses were called, eighteen of those were police officers.
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Cambodia: Report Finds Marked Deterioration in Human Rights
Phnom Penh, 19.06.2013: Human rights defenders in Cambodia are less safe than they were a year ago according to a report published today by ARTICLE 19 and the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR). The risk assessment survey shows the security situation in the country deteriorated significantly in 2012 as the government crackdown on fundamental human rights has intensified ahead of the elections in July. The report highlights in particular, increasing attacks on freedom of expression and freedom of association.
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