Cambodia

Hundreds left homeless in Cambodia after forced eviction - 27 January 2009

Cambodian security forces and demolition workers carried out the evictions of 152 families from Dey Kraham community in the early hours of Saturday.

Cambodia: Hundreds left homeless after forced eviction - 26 January 2009

The Cambodian authorities must stop denying people the right to housing and ensure adequate compensation and restitution for over 150 poor urban families who were forc

Cambodian Supreme Court releases scapegoats of trade unionist's murder - 5 January 2009

Two men wrongfully convicted of the murder of trade union leader Chea Vichea, have been released on bail after nearly five years in prison.

Cambodian Supreme Court will review trade union leader’s murder - 23 December 2008

Two men convicted of the murder of a trade union activist after a seriously flawed criminal investigation and a grossly unfair trial will have their case heard by the

Cambodia: Getting away with murder - 22 December 2004

Two recent court cases epitomise the disastrous state of the Cambodian judiciary, riddled with flaws, political interference and corruption.

Security forces in Cambodia forcibly evict 300 families - 20 November 2008

Around 100 soldiers, police, military police and Forestry Administration officials took part. Members of the mixed force beat and kicked many of the villagers.

Human rights violations in cities around the world - 6 October 2008

As World Habitat Day focuses on the state of the housing rights situation across the globe, here are case studies from cities in Cambodia, Brazil, Italy, Israel and An

Cambodia: Human rights defenders silenced through the legal system - 25 September 2008

Rich and powerful individuals and groups involved in land disputes in Cambodia are increasingly using their power to silence opponents through the criminal justice sys