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Khmer The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) strongly condemns the shooting dead of a 14-year old girl yesterday, relating to a long-standing land dispute in Kratie province. Heng Chentha was fatally wounded by armed forces in Broma village, Kampong Domrey commune, Chhlong district, as villagers were protesting in Snuol district against forced eviction from the homes and farmland they had occupied for years. Cambodian authorities claim that the disputed land is state-owned; however, evidence suggests that it may have been granted as a concession to Casotim, a Russian company which plans to set up a rubber plantation.
Freeze on Economic Land Concessions Must Now Be Followed by Positive Action and Existing Concessions Must Be Reviewed
The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Hun Sen that there will be a moratorium on the granting of Economic Land Concessions (ELCs). In an order dated 7 May 2012, the Prime Minister called on public authorities to “temporarily postpone” the granting of ELCs to private companies. Civil society organizations and international human rights bodies have been asking the Cambodian authorities for several years to stop granting new land concessions, to review existing ones, and to ensure respect for relevant laws and regulations, including the 2001 Land Law, Sub-Decree 146 on Economic Land Concessions, and various human rights standards. ADHOC hopes that this move by the government indicates that the demands of NGOs and human rights professionals are finally being met.
Killing of Mr. Chut Wutty – ADHOC Report
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
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.
The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association Holds two-day Workshop on Human Rights and Democracy in Cambodia, supported by the European Union
This two-day workshop, organised by the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) and with support from the EU, aiming to review the implementation of democracy and Human rights in Cambodia, after the signing of the Paris Peace Agreement in 1991. This workshop was participated in by H.E. Mr. Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior. The Deputy Prime Minister has reflected the cooperation between Civil Society and the Royal Government in carrying out a joint review of the implementation of Human Rights and Democracy in Cambodia over the last twenty years. The purpose of the workshop is to foster cooperation and discussion between different sectors of Cambodian Society, relating to progress over the past twenty years and the issues that remain, and to draw up concrete recommendations for sustainable development in the future.
Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Jean-François Cautain, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Cambodia – Workshop on Human Rights and Democracy
It is pleasure for me to welcome you today to this very important event on human rights and democracy organised by Adhoc with the support of the European Union. This event is important not only because of the upcoming commune council elections scheduled for 03 June 2012 but also because democracy is more than about elections. Democracy is an every day challenge, democracy is about constant interaction between the different stakeholders of any society. Democracy is about confronting ideas and constructive dialogue. It is why today we have members of the National Assembly, Senate, political parties, and members of local authorities present to discuss with the Civil Society their contribution to democracy and the promotion human rights.
The Delegation of European Union to Cambodia has worked closely with our NGO partner, Adhoc, to organise this event. In collaboration with the Royal Government of Cambodia and civil society partners the EU has regularly supported similar events over the last years as part of our contribution to Cambodia’s efforts to build a democratic society. And we will continue to do so ! Partnership, constructive dialogue and mutual respect between key actors – Government, Political Parties and Civil Society
On the Occasion of the ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Must Put an End to Undue Restrictions on the Right to Free Expression and Illegal Arrests
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.
PRESS STATEMENT AND JOINT STATEMENT: ASEAN Civil Society Conference / ASEAN Peoples’ Forum
We, more than 1,200 delegates from all ten ASEAN countries representing various civil society organizations and movements of workers from rural and urban sectors as well as the migrant sector, peasants and farmers, women, children, youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, urban poor, Indigenous Peoples, victims of human rights violations, domestic workers, lesbian gay transgender/transsexual intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people, human rights defenders and other groups, gathered together in Phnom Penh for the 2012 ASEAN Civil Society Conference / Peoples’ Forum (ACSC/APF) on 29-31 March 2012, to discuss issues under the theme “Transforming ASEAN into a People Centered Community”.
The growing awareness of ASEAN and its meetings and institutions by the region’s people is encouraging. However, we note with deep disappointment that during the ACSC/APF unacceptable restrictions were imposed on participants’ human rights to freedom of expression and assembly. Certain participants were continuously discouraged from attending the ACSC/APF, and workshops on land rights and on Burma/Myanmar were not allowed to take place.
PRESS STATEMENT: ADHOC Urges the Royal Government of Cambodia to Ratify the United Nations International Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
Phnom Penh, 19th March 2012- Cambodia’s regional neighbour, Indonesia, recently began the process of ratifying the UN Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) would like to urge the RGC to follow this example and to ratify the Convention, which is one of the most important treaties for protecting migrant workers abroad.
Cambodian Authorities Must Immediately Arrest Former Bavet City Governor Chhuk Bundith
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
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
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
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
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.
ADHOC Press Conference to Launch Situation Report on Violations of Women and Children’s Rights
March 1, 2012, Phnom Penh- Today, The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) held a press conference at central office in Phnom Penh to launch the 2011 Situation Report on Women and Children’s Rights. Head of the Women and Children’s Rights Section, Ms. Chhoun Chamrong presented the main points of the report to an audience of partners, donors and media and the executive summary, featured below, was distributed to attendees.
Five Employees of JZR Taken Hostage for Two Hours after Company Began Illegally Clearing Tumpoun People’s Land in Rattanakiri Province
On 21 February, after a private company began bulldozing their farmland, 300 villagers from the Tumpoun minority ethnic group captured five company employees and held them hostage for two hours in Lumphat district, Rattanakiri province.
Jing Zhong Ri Cambodia Co. Ltd. (JZR) claims that it was granted a 70-year, 9,000-hectare concession in Lumphat district for a rubber plantation. According to information gathered by the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) however, the company has not signed any contract with the government. It has only been authorized to conduct an investment study.
Thailand Must Stop Using Disproportionate Force against Cambodian Loggers and Investigate All Killings
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
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.
Adhoc Branches
The Microjustice Initiative
The microjustice initiative an interview with Mr.Thun Saray(video from The microjustice initiative Website)
ADHOC Provide Material Assistance in Kg Thom
ADHOC-Provide-Material-Assistance-in-KgThom(video from RFA)
Testimony of Mr. Youk Chhang, the director of DC-Cam
Description: Testimony of Mr. Youk Chhang, the director of DC-Cam
Testimony of Mr. Youk Chhang, the director of DC-Cam, a Khmer Rouge archive. (video from KHMER MEKONG FILMS)