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UN experts express concerns about media freedoms ahead of vote
GENEVA (15 June 2018) – UN human rights experts have called on Cambodian authorities to respect and ensure the right to freedom of opinion and expression, citing concerns about a clampdown on the media ahead of a general election on 29 July.
UN experts urge States to boost protection for human rights defenders
GENEVA (1 June 2018) - UN human rights experts have called on States to ramp up measures to safeguard and support human rights defenders at a time when they are coming under increasing pressure globally, saying civil society’s role in the international human rights system is vital.GENEVA (1 June 2018) - UN...
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Briefing note on Cambodia
GENEVA (11 May 2018) – the Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed disappointment at the decision by Cambodia’s Court of Appeal to uphold the “insurrection” convictions of 11 opposition party members and supporters, despite concerns about fair trial rights and the...
Cambodia: UN expert urges Government embrace final opportunity for “genuine” election
GENEVA (30 April 2018) – To ensure a genuine multi-party democracy in Cambodia which respects its citizens’ participation rights, the Government must immediately release detained opposition leaders and lift a ban on the opposition taking part in the July 29 general election, a UN expert says.
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End of mission statement by Professor Rhona Smith, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Cambodia on 14 March 2018
PHNOM PENH (14 March 2018) – The UN expert on the human rights situation in Cambodia has expressed serious concerns about restrictions on the media, freedom of expression and political participation ahead of a national election in July, calling on the Government to choose the path of human rights.