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Cambodia

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Campaigns and Advocacy

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Country's first human rights portal wins innovation award

The award was granted to the Sithi portal in recognition of the role it has played in advocating for social change and promoting the civil and political rights of Cambodian citizens, using ICTs in innovative ways.

Publisher determined to pursue good journalism despite challenges

Despite having been imprisoned for a year because of his reporting, Hang Chakra told journalists gathered for a training that he will continue to practice critical journalism.

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From the Communiqué

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Crackdown on critical groups confirms civil society fears of forthcoming NGO law

Organisations critical of a government project to rebuild a railway link that could displace thousands of families have been suspended or told to toe the government line, reports the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR). Critics say it's a sign of what's to come if a controversial bill that aims to regulate the country's non-governmental groups gets passed.

Journalists and activists agitating for rights targeted

Two newspapers critical of the Cambodian ruling party were shut down permanently, while five men were convicted of "provocation" for distributing pamphlets critical of the state last week, reports the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR). In another part of the country, an outspoken land rights activist was shot at last month.

New penal code used to trample on free expression

A Cambodian man who shared web articles with two of his colleagues was convicted on incitement charges and sentenced to six months in jail under a new penal code, reports Human Rights Watch, which called the use of the law "a huge step backward for free expression in Cambodia."

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Reports

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Ahead of elections, CCHR reports on the right to vote

Elections in the past however have been marred by allegations of undue influence or coercion inhibiting the free expression of the electors' will.

CCHR Institutions Fact Sheet: the National Assembly and freedom of expression

The ruling Cambodia People's Party has imposed arbitrary administrative requirements that are used to stifle opposition and minority party opinions in parliamentary debates, says CCHR.


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