Statements
Statement | LICADHO Welcomes Criminal Investigations into the Adoption of Children from Cambodia
19 December 2003
LICADHO welcomed charges brought against two U.S. citizens in courts in the United States for alleged fraud while arranging adoptions of Cambodian children. LICADHO hoped that such investigations would deter abuses during the adoption process.
Statement | Montagnard Asylum Seekers Must not be Forcibly Returned to Vietnam
15 December 2003
Following the deportation of 11 Montagnard asylum seekers, CHRAC urged the government to allow asylum claims to be determined through a fair and transparent process. Given the strong possibility that Montagnards would face persecution in Vietnam, Cambodia is required under the Refugee Convention not to forcibly deport them.
Statement | NGO Should be Allowed to Conduct anti- Corruption Rally
15 December 2003
CHRAC urged the Cambodian government to grant permission to two organizations to organize a rally to celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day, despite indications from the government that permission would not be granted.
Statement | CAMBOW announces 2003 16 day campaign
30 November 2003
CAMBOW announced that it would hold activities in Phnom Penh and three provinces as part of the International 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence.
Statement | CHRAC Condemns Recent Violent Killings in the Past Week
23 October 2003
CHRAC expressed concern about tension and security in Cambodia following the shooting of popular singer Touch Sunich, which followed only a few days after the murder of a radio station editor.
Statement | CHRAC Urges the Appeal Court to Try the Murder of a 16 year old Girl
22 October 2003
CHRAC urged the Appeal Court to review the decision of the trial of Ngoun Oun in connection to the killing of Khuon Dina, saying that the court's conduct in the trial appeared to reflect bias in favor of the alleged perpetrator.
Statement | CHRAC Concerned about the Release of Drug Suspects
21 October 2003
CHRAC expressed concern about the Prime Minister's request for the release of five customs officials who had been arrested in conection to a drug trafficking case, saying that the Prime Minister's actions interfered with the independence of the judiciary.
Statement | CHRAC Denounces the Murder of Ta Prohm Radio Station Editor
18 October 2003
CHRAC denounced the murder of Chhuor Chhetharith, Ta Prohm radio station editor, by two men on a motorbike. CHRAC expressed concern that the killing would intimidate the Cambodian press.
Statement | CHRAC condemns bombing of UN Headquarters in Iraq
20 August 2003
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) strongly condemns the bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Iraq which killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 100 innocent people.
Statement | SRP Activist's daughter shot dead in Kampong Cham
14 August 2003
CHRAC condemned the killing of the daughter of an SRP activist by a village chief in Chup Rubber Plantation, and expressed its opinion that the motive was political.
Statement | Firefighters Demand Payment before Extinguishing Fires
14 August 2003
CHRAC expressed concern about reports that firefighters had demanded payment before extinguishing a fire, and urged authorities to investigate this violation of rights to public services.
Statement | Concern over Plan to Crack Down on Post Election Demonstrations
25 July 2003
CHRAC expressed concern that the National Police were preparing to crackdown on any demonstrations which might occur following the National Elections. CHRAC affirmed that the government must protect the right to freedom of expression as guaranteed in the Constitution.
Statement | Crackdown on Demonstration of Factory Workers
13 July 2003
CHRAC condemned the continued crackdown on striking factory workers by Phnom Penh police which resulted in the death of one demonstrator, and appealed to the Cambodian government to investigate the events which occurred during the demonstration.
Statement | Phnom Penh Police Crackdown on non- violent Demonstration
12 June 2003
CHRAC appealed to the government to respect the people's rights guaranteed in the Constitution after a police crackdown on a peaceful demonstration by Terratex garment factory workers striking for better working conditions.
Statement | CAMBOW disappointed in decision not to allow march
23 May 2003
CAMBOW expressed its disappointment that the government refused to allow a peaceful demonstration by victims of domestic violence, claiming that it would affect security and public order.
Statement | CHRAC condemns crackdown on peaceful demonstration
21 May 2003
CHRAC condemned the crackdown by police on people peacefully demonstrating in front of the National Assembly to preserve the parliamentary immunity of Sam Rainsy Party legislator Cheam Channy.
Statement | CHRAC concerned about murder of Phnom Penh judge
23 April 2003
CHRAC expressed concern that the independence of the judiciary would be further compromised by the murder of prominent Cambodian judge Sok Sethamony.
Statement | Ban on non- violent demonstrations violates the Constitution
20 March 2003
CHRAC cited the ban on a demonstration demanding the release of law student Ken Sara from prison, and the barring of journalists and human rights workers from the event, as violations of Article 37 of the Constitution.
Statement | CHRAC regrets the murder of Om Radsady
19 February 2003
CHRAC condemned the killing of Om Radsady, senior advisor to Prince Ranariddh, and noted its chilling effect on the political atmosphere ahead of the national elections in July 2003.
Statement | Statement on January, 2003 Anti Thai riots
6 February 2003
CHRAC and others expressed regret over the impact of the anti- Thai riots on Cambodia's economy and diplomatic relations. It also noted with concern the effect of the riots on the democratic process before the July 2003 elections.
