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Cambodian ruling family’s secret stranglehold on economy poses major risk to foreign investors and wreaks havoc on population [Global Witness Press Release]
A major investigation by Global Witness has revealed how Cambodia’s ruling family are pulling the strings on Cambodia’s economy and amassing vast personal fortunes with extreme consequences for the population
Report exposes corrupt family’s links to international brands including Apple, Nokia and Visa
A major investigation by Global Witness has revealed...
Cambodian Civil Society Condemns Outrageous Murder of Political Analyst Kem Ley [Joint Statement]
We, the undersigned Cambodian civil society groups, are outraged at the brutal murder of independent political analyst and grassroots organiser Kem Ley yesterday morning, and call for a prompt, thorough and independent inquiry into his death.
July 11, 2016 - We, the undersigned Cambodian civil society groups, are outraged at...
APHR Statement on the Killing of Kem Ley in Cambodia
The killing of prominent political analyst Kem Ley is a tragedy for Cambodia and the entire ASEAN region. The loss is deeply felt. Kem Ley was a voice for accountability and grassroots democracy and was not afraid to stand up for what was right. Cambodia has lost a true...
2nd Regional Dialogue on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community, 29 June – 1 July 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand [AICHR Press Release]
This Dialogue builds upon the results of the 1st Regional Dialogue that was held in 2015. It focused on issues of health, education and employment affecting persons with disabilities.
Posted on: 3 July, 2016
The 2nd Regional Dialogue on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN...
Myanmar government must take action in response to anti-Muslim violence [APHR Press Statement]
Two recent attacks on mosques in Myanmar have again raised questions about the commitment of the Myanmar government to tackle rising anti-Muslim sentiment and the hate speech that fans it, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said today.
JAKARTA, 4 July 2016 — Two recent attacks on mosques in Myanmar...
Five Years of War: A Call for Peace, Justice, and Accountability in Myanmar
Although much of the world has expressed excitement over Myanmar’s political transition, communities throughout Kachin and northern Shan states have been living with severe human rights abuses and displacement for the last five years.
By 130 Solidarity Organizations Worldwide • June 9, 2016
Although much of the world has expressed excitement...
Task Force Detainees of the Philippines’ position on the proposed restoration of death penalty
Death penalty is a violation of a person’s right to life which is non-derogable, that is, they cannot be suspended even in a state of emergency. Article 4(2) of the International Covenant on Civil Political Rights (ICCPR) provides that no derogation to right to life is permitted.
Thursday, 02 June...
#NetMerdeka Media Statement: “Net freedom coalition condemns arrests under the CMA” [Join Press Statement]
We, the coalition members of Net Merdeka, are greatly concerned with the recent string of arrests for alleged offences under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998
6 June 2016
“Net freedom coalition condemns arrests under the CMA”
We, the coalition members of Net Merdeka, are greatly concerned with...
Singapore: Stop harassing online activists and curbing online freedom [FORUM – ASIA Press Statement]
FORUM-ASIA) and its member, Think Centre are gravely concerned about the legal harassment of two online activists, Roy Ngerng and Teo Soh Lung.
3 June 2016 8:08 pm
(Bangkok, 3 June 2016) The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and its member, Think Centre are gravely concerned about the...
Capital Punishment: Singapore’s blatant disregard for the right to life [THINK CENTRE Release]
Think Centre has been advocating for the abolition of the death penalty since 2001 and renew our call today.
20 May 2016 | #deathpenalty #mercy4jabing
The family of Kho Jabing is in anguish as they are forced to confront his death after his conviction for unintentional murder was upheld and appeals quashed. The...
