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Cambodia Fundamental Freedoms Monitor April 2017 - March 2018
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the exercise of freedom of association, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly in Cambodia from 01 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) 22 September 2018
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Challenges for Independent Media 2017
Cambodia's facade of media freedom collapsed in 2017. Authorities shut- tered 32 radio stations carrying opposition, U.S.-funded or independent content,1 hit often-critical media outlets with tax investigations that closed down newsrooms, and threatened and arrested journalists for “incitement” and “espionage” amid heated rhetoric that claimed foreign agents were attempting to topple the government.
Cambodian Centre for Independent Media (CCIM) 7 March 2018
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Freedom on the Net 2017: Cambodia
Hackers attacked email and social media accounts operated by activists and journalists
Freedom House 15 November 2017
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Freedom of the Press 2017: Cambodia
Political commentator Kem Ley was shot and killed in July, a few days after he spoke on Radio Free Asia about a highly sensitive Global Witness report detailing the vast wealth accumulated by the prime minister’s family.
Freedom House 28 April 2017
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Cambodia HRW Report: Events of 2016
The murder of popular political commentator Kem Ley, who had voiced many criticisms of the government, on 10 July 2016, remains unanswered. Authorities systematically denied Cambodians their right to peaceful assembly by suppressing protests and issuing a series of ad hoc bans on non-violent gatherings and processions.
Human Rights Watch 16 January 2017
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Legal analysis of pre-trial detention of five Cambodian human rights defenders
Four senior staff members of the Cambodian Human Rights have been detained in Phnom Penh since April 2016. 
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 22 November 2016
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Discrimination against transgender women in Cambodia's urban centres
This research report documents human rights issues faced by transgender women in Cambodia's urban centres, and recommends actions to secure their rights to equality, dignity, health and security.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) 21 September 2016
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Democracy Under Threat 2016: Fulfilling the Promise of the Paris Agreements, 25 Years On
2016 is a highly significant year for Cambodian democracy. Looking back, 2016 marks 25 years since the conclusion of the Paris Peace Agreements (the “Paris Agreements”), which brought an end to 20 years of conflict in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) and laid the framework for a political settlement based on human rights and liberal democracy; looking forward, 2016 marks the unofficial start of the lead‐up to the local and national elections in 2017 and 2018, respectively, as political actors across the spectrum begin to position themselves.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 17 September 2016
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Recent Official Interference with Freedoms of Assembly and Expression
Events at recent demonstrations and protests indicate that the fundamental freedoms of expression and assembly in the Kingdom of Cambodia are facing ever-greater interference and restriction at the hands of local and national authorities.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 2 September 2016
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Freedom of the Press 2016: Cambodia
Freedom House 24 April 2016
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Freedom on the Net 2015: Cambodia
Government working group established to restrict "immoral" online content
Freedom House 31 October 2015
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Cambodia: Democracy under threat
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 25 September 2015
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Challenges for independent media in Cambodia in 2014
In 2014 Cambodian journalists increasingly found themselves in the news, as reporters faced injury and even death for covering the news. 2014 proved the deadliest year for Cambodian journalists since the political turmoil of 1997, with two Cambodian journalists confirmed murdered in relation to their work and a third, foreign journalist found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Cambodian Centre for Independent Media 9 May 2015
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[Cambodia] Using violence and rules to suppress the media
The first months of 2014 saw a continuation of the political unrest that rocked the capital city of Phnom Penh in the months following the disputed July 2013 national elections. Political protests continued throughout the city in 2014 as the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) boycotted its National Assembly seats over alleged widespread irregularities in the previous year’s election, which maintained control of the legislative body under the Cambodian People’s Party, and its long-ruling leader Prime Minister Hun Sen, who in 2014 marked 30 years as head of state.
Southeast Asian Press Alliance 4 May 2015
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Freedom of the Press 2015: Cambodia
Ranked 154th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House 1 May 2015
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Report on Cambodian Internet users: Perceptions of online freedom of expression and political engagement
Cambodian Internet users overwhelmingly see the country’s Internet as increasingly becoming more accommodating of free expression but remain concerned about the effects of recently proposed government actions related to Internet surveillance and controls, according to the results of a study by CCIM, which surveyed almost 1,000 Cambodian Internet users from 22 provinces.
Cambodian Centre for Independent Media 11 April 2015
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The situation of human rights defenders in Cambodia in 2014
Despite protecting human rights defenders (“HRDs”) falling under the protection of legally binding international instruments, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (“ICCPR”), many HRDs in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) remain at high risk of a plethora of threats including arbitrary arrest and detention, physical violence and murder, and threats and intimidation and harassment.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 1 April 2015
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"Work Faster or Get Out" - Labor Rights Abuses in Cambodia's Garment Industry
This 140-page report documents lax government enforcement of labor laws and brand actions that hinder monitoring and compliance. In recent years, wage protests, instances of garment workers fainting, and burdensome union registration procedures have spotlighted the plight of workers in Cambodia’s garment factories.
Human Rights Watch 12 March 2015
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Impunity in Cambodia: CCHR Briefing Note
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 2 November 2014
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Outcome report: Workshop for youth on electoral reform
This Outcome Report summarizes the issues raised and the recommendations of participants during the Workshop for Youth on Electoral Reform held on 20-21 June 2014 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 18 August 2014
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Freedom of information and legislative transparency in Cambodia
CCHR has released a Briefing Note on freedom of information and legislative transparency in Cambodia, where laws are almost always drafted in secrecy, without the inclusion of relevant stakeholders.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 5 August 2014
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CCHR Briefing Note: The criminalization of defamation and freedom of expression in Cambodia
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 28 May 2014
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Overcoming traditional media restrictions
"Human rights violations are often unreported by the censored media, facilitating a culture of impunity"
Southeast Asian Press Alliance 2 May 2014
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Freedom of the Press 2014: Cambodia
Ranked 147th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House 2 May 2014
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Freedom in the World 2014: Cambodia
Coverage of government land grabs and extralegal resource extraction not tolerated
Freedom House 1 May 2014
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CCHR Factsheet - Rubbish collectors' protests
This factsheet provides an overview of the recent rubbish collectors’ protests and subsequent negotiations with garbage collection company CINTRI. The strike for an increased minimum wage and improved working conditions went ahead in spite of the current ban on all demonstrations, assemblies and marches, and remained peaceful, despite heavy military police presence
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 23 February 2014
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Conditional release of human rights defenders violates fundamental rights to freedom of expression and assembly
This Briefing Note addresses the increasing practice of forcing human rights defenders, protesters and everyday citizens to sign written statements agreeing to not partake in future demonstrations or illegal activities, as a condition of their release or to avoid charges
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 5 February 2014
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Complaint to the Senate of Cambodia First Commission on Human Rights, Reception of Complaints and Investigation Regarding the Criminalization of Defamation
Cambodian Center for Human Rights 1 February 2014
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World Press Freedom Index 2014: Cambodia
Ranked 144th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders 31 January 2014
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World Report 2014: Cambodia
Ruling party and supporters control almost all media
Human Rights Watch 22 January 2014
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Journalist covering land dispute beaten unconscious by police, detained
Incident details
Meas Asi journalist(s)Police Accused of Attacking Journalist in Cambodia
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed by reports of Cambodian authorities attacking and detaining a newspaper journalist in Kampong Seila commune, Cambodia, on April 29.
According to the Cambodian Association for the Protection of Journalists (CAPJ), Meas Asi, a reporter for Panhavorn Khmer (Khmer Intellectual), based in Koh Kong province, was allegedly stopped by police and beaten unconscious before being taken to Koh Kong prison.
Asi was on his way to cover a protest by members of Chhouk village to draw Prime Minister Hun Sen's attention to land ownership issues when the incident occurred.
CAPJ reported that the incident may be related to Asi's investigation into a land dispute between 75 families in Chhouk and a wealthy land owner.
Asi's wife, Sles Mass, has not been allowed to visit her detained husband, CAPJ said.
"For press freedom to prevail in any country, journalists must be able to investigate and report on issues in the public interest without fear of intimidation or violent retaliation," said IFJ Asia-Pacific Director Jacqueline Park.
"Cambodia's Government must release Asi immediately and instigate an independent and full investigation into the actions of its security forces in this attack."
The IFJ supports CAPJ in its appeal to the authorities to release Asi or provide him with access to legal representation and family members, as well as a clear explanation of the reason for his detention.
The IFJ represents over 600,000 journalists in 120 countries.
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Cambodia Fundamental Freedoms Monitor April 2017 - March 2018
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the exercise of freedom of association, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly in Cambodia from 01 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.
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Challenges for Independent Media 2017
Cambodia's facade of media freedom collapsed in 2017. Authorities shut- tered 32 radio stations carrying opposition, U.S.-funded or independent content,1 hit often-critical media outlets with tax investigations that closed down newsrooms, and threatened and arrested journalists for “incitement” and “espionage” amid heated rhetoric that claimed foreign agents were attempting to topple the government.
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Freedom on the Net 2017: Cambodia
Hackers attacked email and social media accounts operated by activists and journalists
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