Cambodia: Before crucial vote on Sunday, UN chief calls for ‘pluralistic political process’
New York, July 28 (IBNS): As Cambodians prepare to vote in general elections on Sunday, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a statement on Friday calling for “an inclusive and pluralistic political process” saying that it “remains essential for safeguarding the progress made by Cambodia in consolidating peace.”
Two Canadians who were held in Cambodia for 'dancing pornographically', returns
Ottawa, Feb 10 (IBNS): Two Canadian girls, who were arrested in Cambodia for allegedly "dancing pornographically", have returned to their country, media reports said.
Two Canadians arrested in Cambodia for 'dancing pornographically'
Phnom Penh/Ottawa, Jan 29 (IBNS): Two Canadians have been arrested for allegedly dancing in pornographic style in Cambodia, media reports said.
Camboadia's highest court dissolves opposition part, HRW says death of democracy
Phnom Penh, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Human Rights Watch has claimed death of democracy in Cambodia after the country's Supreme Court dissolved the main opposition party on Thursday.
Cambodia: UN human rights wing concerned by media, civil society curbs
New York, Aug 26(Just Earth News): Measures in Cambodia, which left radio programmes and licences suspended, have sparked the United Nations human rights wing to call on the Government for political and civil rights guarantees.
Cambodian Parliament amends law to stop anyone convicted from running for office
Phnom Penh, Feb 20 (IBNS): The Cambodian Parliament on Monday amended a law to stop anyone convicted of offense from running for office, according to media reports.
Cambodia: UN experts urge end to attacks against civil society, human rights defenders
New York, May 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations human rights experts on Thursday called on the Government of Cambodia to stop a clampdown on civil society, human rights defenders, parliamentarians and UN personnel, and instead protect civil society and respect fundamental freedoms in the country.
Cambodia: UN agency urges dialogue to resolve labour dispute in Special Economic Zones
New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday called on Cambodian workers, trade unions, Government and employers to engage in dialogue to resolve a confrontation in the Special Economic Zones in Bavet City and enable a return to work.
Cambodia: Political crackdown reaching a dangerous tipping point warns UN expert
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing deep concern about the breakdown in the dialogue between Cambodia's main political parties, a United Nations expert on Monday warned that any intensification of the current events could bring the country to a “dangerous tipping points,†especially regrading the human rights of the Cambodian people.
Cambodia: Ban calls arrest warrant for opposition leader worrisome development
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): For the second time in three weeks the United Nations has expressed concern over increasing tensions between Cambodia’s Government and opposition, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday calling the arrest warrant issued against opposition leader Sam Rainsy "worrisome."
Cambodia: 'Substantial grounds' to believe Montagnards may be in danger, UN warns
New York, Dec 20 (IBNS): The United Nations agencies responsible for human rights and refugees are voicing concern Friday over the health and well-being of 13 Vietnamese Montagnards who have been hiding in the Cambodian jungle for more than seven weeks with no access to assistance or protection.
Cambodia: UN expert voices concern over judicial independence amid 'arbitrary' arrests
New York, Nov 19 (IBNS) The United Nations expert on the situation of human rights in Cambodia on Tuesday urged the Southeast Asian country's Government to respect the independence of its judiciary after a recent series of arrests and immediate convictions of land activists and opposition party members.
Cambodia: UN rights expert calls for a widening of democratic space, other reforms
New York, June 25 (IBNS): Having ended his eleventh fact-finding mission, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Wednesday noted progress in key areas, but expressed concern at seeing that the democratic space in the country shrink.
Cambodia: UN agenda seeks asylum reform, freedom of expression
New York, May 3 (IBNS): Amidst reports that Cambodia has agreed in principle to house asylum seekers that had tried to enter Australia, a United Nations senior human rights official wrapping up her visit to the country on Friday urged its Government to respect its international commitments.
Cambodia: UN concerned over curbs affecting human rights
New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): The United Nations independent expert on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, expressed concern on Monday that the country's National Assembly held its second session last week without the opposition representatives taking up their seat, and urged the legislature to upkeep the key principles of any law-making process: transparency, accountability and participation.