Tag: OHCHR

Journalists cover the release of journalist Mech Dara from Kandal provincial prison on October 24, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Intl Forum Demands Action on Unpunished Crimes Against Cambodian Journalists; Formerly Jailed Journalist Weighs in

1 Nov 2024 10:09 PM|
Khuon Narim|

The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) has called on the Cambodia government to end impunity for crimes against journalists, while also…

The gate of Prey Speu center in Phnom Penh on December 6,2022. (Photo supplied by Licadho)

Deadly Prey Speu Center to Remain Open, Social Affairs Ministry Says

30 Mar 2023 6:06 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

After human rights NGO Licadho reported more than 10 deaths at Prey Speu Social Affairs Center last year, the government initially indicated a willingness to…

Phnom Penh security guards prevent a cameraman from filming a NagaWorld protest on February 24, 2022. Licadho

UN says press freedom in Cambodia remains severely restricted

5 Aug 2022 5:40 PM|
Khuon Narim|

The Cambodian government is increasingly restricting press freedom, a new report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) found,…

Villagers wait on line for the land title lottery in Botum Sakor district’s Ta Noun commune, photo taken on October 21. CamboJA/ Khuon Narim

United Nations says resettlement sites for evicted communities inadequate

11 Mar 2022 6:10 PM|
Khuon Narim|

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cambodia has launched a report on March 8 outlining issues arising from…