Crackdown in Cambodia: Authorities Target Critics of Development Project

What is the latest news from Cambodia regarding human rights violations? At least 94 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested for criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV) since late July 2024, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Among those arrested, 59 are still held unlawfully and charged for their peaceful expression, including … Read more

UNESCO Urged to Address Angkor Forced Evictions in Cambodia

Cambodia: World Heritage Committee must ensure UNESCO decision addresses Angkor forced evictions Member states at next week’s UNESCO World Heritage Committee must address human rights violations carried out by Cambodian authorities affecting thousands of families at the Angkor historical site, Amnesty International said. UNESCO Concerns and Draft Decision UNESCO draft decision expresses concern about possible … Read more

Cambodia’s Environmental Movement Dealt Hit with Conviction of Youth Activists

Amnesty International Condemns Conviction of Cambodian Activists Responding to news that 10 environmental activists associated with the Mother Nature Cambodia group were convicted by the Phnom Penh Capital Court, Amnesty International expressed deep concern over the verdict. Why is Amnesty International Speaking Out? The activists were convicted of “plotting” and “insulting the King.” Mother Nature … Read more

The Devastating Impact of Weapon Contamination in Asia-Pacific Revealed

What are the human stories behind weapon contamination in the Asia-Pacific region? We uncover compelling narratives from Afghanistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and the Philippines, shedding light on the individuals affected by weapon contamination. Discover the personal accounts of those impacted Learn about the challenges they face on a daily basis Understand the human cost of … Read more