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Publication Date: 22 December 2004

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

Publication Date: 23 August 2004

Nepal: Blockade leads to further abuses of general population

In a worrying development in the deteriorating situation in Nepal, the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) (Maoist) is blockading all vehicles from entering or leaving Kath

Publication Date: 03 May 2004

Press freedom: Deliberately targeted for doing their jobs

The freedom of the press is an essential element of the protection of human rights.

Publication Date: 02 April 2004

Nepal: Human rights abuses rise as conflict continues

When peace talks between the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and the government in Nepal broke down in August 2003, there was an immediate increase in human rights

Publication Date: 10 December 2003

Control Arms Campaign: Tangible momentum and potential for real change

On this 55th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, threats of new terrorist attacks and the dangers of weapons of mass destruction dominate the h