Human Rights

Supreme Court Hears Case in Unionist Murder

Ros Sovannareth was the second Free Trade Union activist of three killed in 2004.

Prison Department Drafting a Reform Policy

Cambodia is facing an overcrowding of its jails, with an estimated 14,000 prisoners across the system in 2010.

Chun Sakada's report aired 03 February, 2011

Assembly Wants Report on Released Former Police Chief

Yoeung Baloung was supposed to be serving 13 years on charges related to illegal logging.

Opposition Party Wary of Revamped NGO Law

The Ministry of Interior last week said it was adjusting provisions in the law that were main areas of concern for many NGOs.

Ministry Accepts Many NGO Changes to Draft Law

Organizations are worried the new law, which seeks tighter regulations, would inhibit the growth and develop of the country.

Chun Sakada's report aired on 27 January, 2011

Government Warns Human Rights Watch Over Report

The Cambodian government denied the findings of an annual Human Rights Watch report.

Investigation Concluded in Release of Police Chief

The investigation stems from a drunk driving accident that injured three people on a motorcycle.

Arbitration Council Reports Fewer Labor Disputes

Arbitration Council President Kong Phallack said the lower number was due to the closure of factories in the wake of the 2008 crisis.

Hun Sen Defends Closure of UN Refugee Center

Hun Sen was responding to concerns raised by the US lawmakers as the refugee center nears its closing date, Feb. 15.