Statements
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.
Statement | Mr. Mom Sonando, Director of Sambok Khmum Radio (Beehive Radio) must be Promptly Released
4 February 2003
Following the anti- Thai riots of January 29th, 2003, CHRAC called on the Cambodian government to release Mom Sonando, Director of Beehive radio. CHRAC emphasized that his arrest was groundless and that proper legal procedures had not been followed.
Statement | CHRAC supports Senate elections
9 January 2003
CHRAC and others expressed strong support for holding a general election to select the Senate, opposing the idea of appointing the Senate as had been proposed by some parties who cited the government's budget constraints.
Statement | CAMBOW addresses issues in the Draft Domestic Violence Law
1 January 2003
CAMBOW held a public hearing at which domestic violence victims shared their experiences with key Senators and MPs. CAMBOW also raised several problems in the draft DV law, including a clause allowing a victim to be removed from her home in domestic violence complaints.
Statement | Global Witness must be entitled to continue its mandate in Cambodia
26 December 2002
CHRAC called for a transparent investigation into the use of force against community representatives requesting a workshop on forestry management plans. CHRAC also opposed moves by the government to suspend Global Witness' role as Forest Crimes Monitor.
Statement | CHRAC invites supporters of human rights to the trial of Sam Bith
11 December 2002
CHRAC invited supporters of human rights to the trial of Khmer Rouge commander Sam Bith, who ordered an attack on a train carrying foreigners, who were taken hostage and later killed.
Statement | CHRAC calls for credible Khmer Rouge Tribunal
9 December 2002
CHRAC stressed the need for an independent, impartial and credible tribunal to try Khmer Rouge leaders following an agreement between the U.N. and the Cambodian government outlining the composition of the Tribunal.
