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Statement: Human Rights Defenders and Activists Under Fire in Cambodia
The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) is gravely concerned at the increase in threats and intimidation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and activists in the last three months.
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Justtice Means a Living Wage
We, the garment workers of Cambodia represented by the Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union, declare that the minimum wage decided by the Labour Advisory Committee of $80 per month...
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Mini Report following Round Table Discussion on “Recommendations for Promoting Women’s Participation and Representation in Politics in Cambodia” held in Phnom Penh on 29 April 2013
This mini report summarizes the issues raised during the Round Table Discussion (the “RTD”) entitled “Recommendations for Promoting Women’s Participation and Representation in Politics in Cambodia” held on 29 April 2013 in Phnom Penh. The event was organized by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) under the Project to Promote Women’s Political Representation in Cambodia.
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Freedom of Expression and Internet Censorship in Cambodia
This Briefing Note provides an overview of the use of new media in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), the recent trend towards internet censorship, and the implications for freedom of expression in Cambodia.
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An Open Letter to International Garment Brands Sourcing from Cambodia
On this International Labor Day, we, the undersigned civil society groups call upon all international garment brands sourcing from Cambodia to publicly denounce two recent baseless judicial decisions related to the garment sector. The first is the recent imprisonment of Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun.
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KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 56 (8-12 April 2013)
This week, the Trial Chamber finished hearing the testimony of Chhaom Se, and heard the complete testimony of Witness François Ponchaud. Chhaom Se resumed his testimony following a temporary adjournment on 11 January 2013 due to the ill health of the co-Accused and other interceding matters.
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Trial Chamber Issues Reasoned Decision on Case 002 Severance
Today, the Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) issued its reasoned decision on the severance of Case 002. This follows the oral announcement of the severance decision on 29 March 2013, enabling the trial to resume on 8 April, pending delivery of the written decision.
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Letter to Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Concerning the Continual Shooting to Death of Cambodian Civilians in Thai Territory and the Lack of Any Investigation
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) expresses its deep concern regarding the continual shooting of Cambodian civilians in Thai territory – which have caused countless deaths and serious injuries. 2012 saw a startling increase in the number of recorded attacks: the Thai-Cambodian Border Relation Office reports that 45 Cambodian civilians were shot dead by the Royal Thai Army in Thai territory during 2012 – a threefold increase on 2011 (15 deaths).
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