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Killing of Mr. Chut Wutty – ADHOC Report

Friday May 4th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) strongly condemns the killing of Mr. Chut Wutty, President of Cambodia’s Natural Resources Conservation Group, on 26th April 2012. ADHOC also expresses deep concern about the lack of thorough investigation by the authorities into the case, demonstrating an apparent lack of impetus towards seeking justice. The Chief Prosecutor has refused to meet with ADHOC investigators and to make further inquiries into this case, and the police report is seen as highly contentious by NGOs and the family of the victim. […]

Cambodian Authorities Must Investigate Killing of Chhut Vuthy and Arrest Perpetrators

Thursday April 26th, 2012Thursday April 26th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) strongly condemns the killing of Mr. Chhut Vuthy, President of Cambodia’s Natural Resources Conservation Group and a well-known environmental activist. Mr. Chhut was killed today as he was investigating a case of illegal logging in Koh Kong province. ADHOC urges the Cambodian authorities to immediately launch an investigation into his death and arrest perpetrators.

On the Occasion of the ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Must Put an End to Undue Restrictions on the Right to Free Expression and Illegal Arrests

Tuesday April 3rd, 2012Tuesday April 3rd, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) is deeply concerned about illegitimate restrictions to the right to freedom of expression and illegal arrests of community representatives in relation to the ASEAN People’s Forum, happened last weekend in Phnom Penh. On 31 March 2012, two community leaders were prevented from participating in a workshop of the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN Peoples’ Forum (ACSC/APF) and detained by the police without any legal justification.

Two Human Rights Defenders Arrested as They Were Assisting Citizens to File a Petition against Land Rights Violations

Monday March 19th, 2012Thursday March 22nd, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) urges Cambodian authorities to release Mr. Oum Mean and Mr. Heng Eang, two human rights defenders who were arrested this morning in Rattanakiri province as they were assisting citizens to file a petition against land rights violations.

Cambodian Authorities Must Immediately Arrest Former Bavet City Governor Chhuk Bundith

Friday March 16th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

Although former Bavet City Governor Chhuk Bundith confessed that he was the gunman who shot three female workers on 20 February during a protest at Svay Rieng Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Provincial Prosecutor Hing Bunchea allowed him to go free after questioning yesterday. Given the seriousness of the crime and the risks of interference with the victims and witnesses, Cambodian authorities must immediately arrest Chhuk Bundith and place him in detention while investigating the case.

Soum Chankea Still Faces Legal Proceedings following ADHOC’s Intervention in a Case Involving a Well-Connected Official

Tuesday March 13th, 2012Tuesday March 13th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

As Soum Chankea, the organisation’s Provincial Coordinator at its Banteay Meanchey office, was questioned by the Prosecutor yesterday, the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) expresses deep concern about potential charges being brought against him. The Prosecutor has made no decision as of yet, but investigation into the case continues.

River Communities Defend their Rights and Protest against a Mega Hydro-Electric Dam Project in Stung Treng Province

Friday March 2nd, 2012Friday March 2nd, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

Early on 28 February 2012, communities living along two rivers affected by a mega hydro-electric dam project in Stung Treng province gathered to perform a religious ritual and peacefully protest against the project. The Lower Se San 2 Dam is planned to be built by Electricity of Vietnam on the Se San river. It will severely affect the livelihoods and lifestyle of communities living along the Se San and Srey Pork rivers, displace them from ancestral land, and flood thousands of hectares of forest and farmland.

ADHOC Provide Material Assistance to Flood Victims in remote area of Dang Kambeth Commune, Sandan District Kampong Thom Province

Friday March 2nd, 2012Tuesday June 19th, 2018 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The poorest flood victims living in five villages in Dang Kambeth Commune, Sandan District, Kampong Thom Province (Prey Lang area), had material assistance distributed to them on 28th February 2012 by a team of ADHOC employees. The assistance was bought with donations from Cambodian people in Canada to provide food to the flood victims and the poorest families. A total of 334 families were reached by this donation.

Convicted Villager May Have Been the Victim of a Plot in a Case Involving Local Police Officers in Prey Veng Province

Friday March 2nd, 2012Friday March 2nd, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

As the Prey Veng Provincial Court issued a judgment on 29 February 2012 in a case involving Chhorn Ny, a 47-year old villager, and local policemen, the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) is concerned about several issues regarding the case. Chhorn Ny was given a one-year suspended sentence and a one million riel fine for disorderly conduct and attempted assault on a police officer, but he may have been the victim of a plot.

Thailand Must Stop Using Disproportionate Force against Cambodian Loggers and Investigate All Killings

Monday February 27th, 2012Tuesday February 28th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) is deeply concerned about the use of disproportionate force against Cambodian citizens crossing the border to perform illicit logging activities in Thailand. Eleven Cambodian loggers have lost their lives in the last two months, in what may amount to extrajudicial killings.

Cambodian Authorities Must Proceed with Investigation of Svay Rieng SEZ Shooting

Monday February 27th, 2012Tuesday February 28th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

After three female factory workers were shot on 20 February during a protest at Svay Rieng Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and despite official statements that a suspect was identified, no arrests have been announced so far. Interior Minister Sar Kheng, Provincial Governor Chieng Am and police officials now remain silent about investigation into the shooting.

Seven Borei Keila Residents Released but Still Face Criminal Charges based on a Protest Relating to their Forced Eviction

Tuesday February 21st, 2012Tuesday February 28th, 2012 - by ADHOC- Cambodia

The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) welcomes the release of seven Borei Keila residents, including two minors, who were arrested last month after a clash with armed forces, but is concerned about criminal charges brought against them, which may be used to silence opponents to illegal forced evictions.