Local rights group Adhoc has criticised Surya Subedi, the UN’s special human rights rapporteur to Cambodia, for failing to make land disputes and economic land concessions a priority during his current mission. In a statement Wednesday, the group said “land disputes caused by economic land concessions” had impacted vulnerable families, and urged Subedi to “push the government to solve this issue without delay”. Subedi arrived in Phnom Penh on Tuesday for a 10-day trip, during which he will assess the country’s judicial system.
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Serious flooding across countryThe Kampong Speu provincial Committee for Disaster Management on Wednesday issued an alert after non-stop heavy rain caused widespread flooding. In Koh Kong province, authorities are working with the disaster committee and the Cambodian Red Cross to assist those affected after more than 350 homes were
CNRP points to King in call for vote boycottLeaders of the former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have taken a new tack in their call for a boycott of the national elections later this month. They are now claiming that the people should follow the King, who is expected to abide by tradition
Malaysian MP calls on his government to take stand on Cambodian elections
A Malaysian parliamentarian raised concerns in his country on Wednesday about Cambodia’s July 29 national elections and urged his government to clarify its position on the subject, the Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said on Thursday. Wong Chen, a member of the People’s
Troop moves ‘won’t worry people’Senior officials at the Ministry of Defence and National Police said on Tuesday that riot training provided to the country’s police forces were aimed at preventing unexpected demonstrations and strikes before and after the July 29 national elections. The troop mobilisation, they said, would not