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Cambodia’s Commune Elections 2022
Published on 3 June 2022

Cambodia’s 2022 Commune Elections on 5 June are held to select commune councilors across the country's 1,652 communes. The vote is taking place amidst a yearslong crackdown on political freedoms and civil society. Join us to follow key human rights updates and events as they happen.

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Cambodia’s Commune Elections 2017
Published on 3 June 2017

On 4 June, Cambodia is going to the polls. After two weeks of election campaigning, twelve political parties are competing for council seats in 1,646 communes across the country. Join us to follow the key events of the 2017 commune elections.

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Dr. Kem Ley’s Funeral Procession
Published on 24 July 2016

At 7 o’clock this morning, mourners will begin a procession carrying the body of Dr. Kem Ley from Wat Chas, Phnom Penh, to his home village of Ang Ta Kok, Takeo Province. It is expected that thousands of mourners will take to the streets to join the procession. On 10 July, Kem Ley was shot dead in a busy Caltex petrol station cafe in central Phnom Penh. One suspect, a former soldier, was arrested shortly after the shooting and remains in custody.

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Groups Across Cambodia Celebrate International Human Rights Day 2015
Published on 9 December 2015

From December 6 to December 10, groups across Cambodia are celebrating the 67th anniversary of IHRD under the theme of ‘Justice’. Join us as we share events across the country and recap on events so far.

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#LANGO: The Last 72 Hours
Published on 7 July 2015

Amid mounting national and international criticism of the proposed Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (LANGO), the ruling party has expedited the schedule to pass LANGO into law by calling an extraordinary session of the National Assembly on Friday July 10th. Join LICADHO for live coverage of the main events in the last 72 hours before the vote.

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March Against Repressive Laws
Published on 29 June 2015

At 8 o’clock tomorrow morning, in protest against two draft laws, the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations (LANGO) and the Trade Union Law (TUL), hundreds of marchers will make their way towards the National Assembly from four locations in Phnom Penh. Both laws have been widely criticised in Cambodia and abroad for the threat they represent to Cambodian civil society. LICADHO will be livestreaming events from each of the marches throughout the morning.

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International Human Rights Day 2014
Published on 9 December 2014

Tomorrow is International Human Rights Day and a number celebrations, led by a variety of groups, are due to take place in Phnom Penh. Hundreds of peace marchers, who have been walking from across the country over the last five days, will come together in the capital to submit petitions at the National Assembly. Events will also be held by unions, the opposition party and a coalition of NGOs. LICADHO will be livestreaming events from across the city throughout the day.

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Trial of Cambodian “Multi-media Monk” Venerable Sovath
Published on 24 November 2014

Renowned human rights defender Venerable Loun Sovath will appear before the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in a flawed and protracted judicial process aiming to silence him. He has been charged with “incitement to commit a felony” for joining and supporting demonstrations by victims of land disputes throughout Cambodia.

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CNRP President Returns Amid Threat of Further Arrests
Published on 18 July 2014

Tomorrow morning at 9 am, Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) President, Sam Rainsy is scheduled to arrive at Phnom Penh airport after a short trip to France. During the last week, seven CNRP MPs elect and one grassroots activist have been charged with a number of offences and sent to pre-trial detention following violent clashes between district security guards and CNRP supporters that took place at Freedom Park on July 15. The CNRP has asked its supporters to attend the airport to meet the party President. Follow LICADHO’s Livestream as events unfold.

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The day after Freedom Park violence: Five MPs at Court
Published on 16 July 2014

After violent clashes between security guards and Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) supporters at Freedom Park yesterday, 5 CNRP lawmakers-elect have been brought to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for questioning. The court is heavily barricaded but CNRP supporters are gathering at the barricades. The CNRP are also holding a press conference this morning in response to yesterday’s events. Follow events as they unfold.

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”Free the 23” Trial – Day five
Published on 22 May 2014

The trial of 23 workers and human rights activists continues today at the Phnom Penh Court. The trial has now reached its fifth day and proceedings are scheduled to start at 8am.

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”Free the 23” Trial – Day four
Published on 21 May 2014

The trial of 23 workers and human rights activists continues today at the Phnom Penh Court. The trial has now reached its fourth day and proceedings are scheduled to start at 8am.

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”Free the 23” Trial – Day three
Published on 19 May 2014

Tomorrow morning, the trial of 23 workers and human rights activists will resume at the Phnom Penh Court. The trial has now reached its third day and proceedings are scheduled to start at 8am.

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”Free the 23” Trial – Day two
Published on 6 May 2014

The trial of 25 workers and human rights activists resumes today. The first day of the hearings on April 25 came to an abrupt end mid-afternoon when prison guards interrupted proceedings to transport those who had not been released on bail back to CC1 prison. The hearings are scheduled to resume at 8am.

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International Workers Day 2014
Published on 1 May 2014

Today's planned union gatherings in Phnom Penh to mark International Workers’ Day look set to face severe restrictions by authorities. LICADHO will be livestreaming developments as they happen.

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