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Mar 27
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
The Supreme Court denied bail to prisoner of conscience Yorm Bopha convicted in 2012 of intentional violence, sentenced to three years in prison and fined US$7,500. Human rights monitors believe Bopha has been targeted for her activism.
To read Licadho’s press release click here.
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The Supreme Court denied bail to prisoner of conscience Yorm Bopha convicted in 2012 of intentional violence, sentenced to three years in prison and fined US$7,500. Human rights monitors believe Bopha has been targeted for her activism.
To read Licadho’s press release click here.
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Mar 21
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Land and human rights activist Tep Vanny started her journey yesterday to Washington D.C where she will receive the Vital Voices Global Leadership in Public Life Award.
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Land and human rights activist Tep Vanny started her journey yesterday to Washington D.C where she will receive the Vital Voices Global Leadership in Public Life Award.
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Mar 19
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Four days after human rights defender and journalist Mam Sonando was released, co-defendants Touch Ream, Khan Sovann and Phorn Sreoun were also released from prison.
The four men who still claim to be innocent, were sentenced last year on insurrection charges after a land-grab related incident in Kratie, which led to the death of a 14 year-old girl. Sonando, Ream, Sovann and Sreoun carried 20 years, five years, three years and 10 months sentences respectively. However, on March 14, the Appeal Court reduced Ream’s and Sovann’s sentences, and announced radical changes to Sonando’s offenses and a reduction of his sentence to time served.
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Four days after human rights defender and journalist Mam Sonando was released, co-defendants Touch Ream, Khan Sovann and Phorn Sreoun were also released from prison.
The four men who still claim to be innocent, were sentenced last year on insurrection charges after a land-grab related incident in Kratie, which led to the death of a 14 year-old girl. Sonando, Ream, Sovann and Sreoun carried 20 years, five years, three years and 10 months sentences respectively. However, on March 14, the Appeal Court reduced Ream’s and Sovann’s sentences, and announced radical changes to Sonando’s offenses and a reduction of his sentence to time served.
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Mar 16
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Human rights activist Mam Sonando was released after months in prison. He was sentenced in 2012 to 20 years on insurrection charges, after his appeal, the court announced changes to his offences and reduced his sentence to time served.
While co-convicted Touch Ream, Khan Sovann and Phorn Sreoun were scheduled to be freed with Sonando, a slower process did not allow their release. Unable to join the celebrations, Ream’s, Sovann’s and Sreoun’s families returned to Human Rights NGO Licadho’s offices to wait for further news on their release.
Human rights activist Mam Sonando was released after months in prison. He was sentenced in 2012 to 20 years on insurrection charges, after his appeal, the court announced changes to his offences and reduced his sentence to time served.
While co-convicted Touch Ream, Khan Sovann and Phorn Sreoun were scheduled to be freed with Sonando, a slower process did not allow their release. Unable to join the celebrations, Ream’s, Sovann’s and Sreoun’s families returned to Human Rights NGO Licadho’s offices to wait for further news on their release.
Mar 14
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Human rights defender and prisoner of conscience Mam Sonando, along with Touch Ream and Khan Sovann are expected to be freed from jail on Friday 15th March after the court announced changes to Sonando’s offenses, and reduced sentences to time served for all.
Human rights defender and prisoner of conscience Mam Sonando, along with Touch Ream and Khan Sovann are expected to be freed from jail on Friday 15th March after the court announced changes to Sonando’s offenses, and reduced sentences to time served for all.
Mar 08
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Land and human rights activists marched the streets of Phnom Penh to celebrate the International Women’s Day. A minute’s silence was observed for Boeung Kak’s Chea Dara, who committed suicide out of desperation over being forcibly evicted and for Yorm Bopha’s 185th day in prison.
Meanwhile, men showed their support by preparing food and organizing the event back at Boeung Kak community.
Mar 07
2013
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
71 year-old journalist and owner of Beehive Radio Mam Sonando, and co-convicted Touch Ream and Khan Sovann appeal last year’s court sentence at the Appeal Court.
While hundreds of demonstrators outside the Appeal Court shouted for justice and their immediate release, families of the convicted waited patiently outside the room. Having been in prison since one of his daughters was only a couple of months old, Touch Ream was able to spend some family time while in court.
71 year-old journalist and owner of Beehive Radio Mam Sonando, and co-convicted Touch Ream and Khan Sovann appeal last year’s court sentence at the Appeal Court.
While hundreds of demonstrators outside the Appeal Court shouted for justice and their immediate release, families of the convicted waited patiently outside the room. Having been in prison since one of his daughters was only a couple of months old, Touch Ream was able to spend some family time while in court.
Dec 31
2012
CAMBODIA
This post aims to pay homage to those who risk their lives and leave everything behind – including their own families – to defend their most basic rights. A summary of some of the 2012 Human & Land rights related events in Cambodia – part of my long term project on land rights and housing conditions.
Through this project, I’ve had the opportunity to meet the most amazing and inspiring people. I have also had the chance to witness staggering moments of joy, despair and frustration.
I truly hope 2013 brings some better news for those millions of people around the world whose basic rights have been undermined.
Happy 2013
Dec 31
2012
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Boeung Kak, Borei Kaila and Thmar Kaul communities have – once again – united to protest against Yorn Bopha’s three-year prison sentence. The villagers gathered for the last time this year in front of the Municipal Court to curse officials and ask for justice.
Dec 27
2012
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
For two consecutive days families and friends of land rights activists Tim Sakmony and Yorn Bopha gathered near the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh to support them during their trial and demand their immediate release.
Unable to finish Bopha’s hearing on the same day, the court postponed her verdict and finished the day by sentencing Sakmony to six months in prison after she was found guilty of fraud. Sakmony’s sentence was reduced to the three months and 21 days already served under pre-trial detention and was able to return home.
Dec 17
2012
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
In another effort to get their cases heard, Human & Land Rights activists gathered in from of the National Assembly to dance the popular song Gangnam Style, and deliver a petition of over 11,000 signatures collected on t-shirts and kromas.
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In another effort to get their cases heard, Human & Land Rights activists gathered in from of the National Assembly to dance the popular song Gangnam Style, and deliver a petition of over 11,000 signatures collected on t-shirts and kromas.
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Dec 14
2012
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Despite efforts of the international community, the intervention of the UN and even the mention of his case by US president Obama during his visit to Cambodia; Mam Sonando, the owner of Beehive Radio and director of the Association of Democrats, was denied bail at the Appeal Court in Phnom Penh today.
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Despite efforts of the international community, the intervention of the UN and even the mention of his case by US president Obama during his visit to Cambodia; Mam Sonando, the owner of Beehive Radio and director of the Association of Democrats, was denied bail at the Appeal Court in Phnom Penh today.
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Dec 10
2012
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
This past year has probably been one of the toughest for Human Rights defenders in Cambodia. The country has seen a dramatic increase on HR abuses counting amongst others, a high number of violent forced evictions and protests, and the growing prosecution of human rights activists across the country.
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