Cambodia: Dissident, Wife Brutally Assaulted Incident Tests New Government’s Willingness to Address Impunity On September 12, 2023, a dissident and his wife were viciously attacked by men wielding metal batons in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Ny Nak, an agriculture entrepreneur known for his criticism of the previous government, remains hospitalized with […]
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The Urgent Call for Action: Addressing Mass Forced Evictions Around Angkor Wat
The World Heritage Committee Must Address Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat, Amnesty International Urges Background The World Heritage Committee, responsible for determining the fate of heritage sites worldwide, is set to convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10th to 25th. Among the issues on the agenda is the concerning […]
Assault on Cambodian Opposition Activist Exposes Thailand’s Troubling Trend
Investigate Attack on Refugee Critical of Phnom Penh Government Thailand Urged to Investigate Assault on Cambodian Opposition Activist Human Rights Watch has called on Thai authorities to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation into the assault of Cambodian opposition activist Phorn Phanna. Phanna, a refugee who sought asylum in Thailand, […]
Attacks on Cambodian Opposition Activists in Thailand: A Disturbing Trend
Thailand: Cambodian Opposition Activist Assaulted In a disturbing trend of attacks on Cambodian opposition activists in Thailand, Human Rights Watch has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the assault on Phorn Phanna, a refugee critical of the Phnom Penh government. The attack took place on August 22nd in […]
Assault on Cambodian Opposition Activist Shakes Thailand’s Democratic Stability
Investigating the Attack on Cambodian Opposition Activist in Thailand Background On August 22, 2023, Phorn Phanna, a Cambodian opposition activist and refugee, was brutally assaulted in Rayong province, Thailand. Phanna, who had sought refuge in Thailand to escape persecution by the Cambodian government, was beaten by three Khmer-speaking men. This […]
The Erosion of Press Freedom in Cambodia: A Disturbing Clampdown on Independent Media
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Cambodia’s Controversial Election: Democracy Dimmed by Human Rights Crisis
Deterioration of Human Rights in Cambodia Ahead of National Election The Current Situation Amnesty International’s interim Deputy Regional Director for Research, Montse Ferrer, has expressed grave concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Cambodia. With the country’s national election approaching this Sunday, Ferrer highlights the escalating crackdown on basic […]
Crackdown in Cambodia: Suppression of Opposition Activists Sparks Concerns
Harassment and Arrests of Opposition Activists in Cambodia Signal Intensifying Crackdown Introduction The Cambodian government has recently escalated its crackdown on members and activists of the opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) in the lead-up to the national elections scheduled for July 23, 2023. Human Rights Watch has reported that the authorities […]
Cambodia’s History of Voting Irregularities: What to Expect in July’s Election
Cambodia: Past Vote Irregularities Foreshadow July Election Analysis of 2022 Commune Voting Suggests Tampering, Improper Counting Human Rights Watch has raised concerns about the upcoming national elections in Cambodia, following a systematic analysis of the 2022 commune elections. The analysis indicates that there were numerous irregularities and that election fraud […]
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Labor Rights: The Conviction of Casino Union Leader Chhim Sithar and Strikers
Cambodian authorities have convicted union leader Chhim Sithar and eight other union members for incitement to commit a felony or disturb social security. Sithar, who is the president of the Labor Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld, has been sentenced to two years in prison, while the others […]