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Cambodia shrugs off backlash over treason case
Published on 04/03/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia accused western countries on Saturday of political interference and arrogance after several governments condemned a 27-year prison sentence handed to opposition leader Kem Sokha for treason.
Hunger strikers back in hospital
Published on 03/03/2023
» Two activists who have been on a hunger strike for 44 days to press for the release of political prisoners were rushed back to hospital in critical condition on Friday evening after spending a week protesting outside the Supreme Court.
Cambodia opposition leader jailed for treason
AFP, Published on 03/03/2023
» Top Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was Friday sentenced to 27 years in jail for treason in a case denounced as a "miscarriage of justice".
Gang-raped teen seeks asylum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/03/2023
» Crime: The Children, Youth and Family Foundation has asked the Justice Ministry for witness protection for a 14-year-old victim allegedly raped by 15 men over a two-year period.
Hunger strikers in 42nd day
Published on 01/03/2023
» About 200 people rallied outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday evening in support of two young activists now on the 42nd day of a hunger strike to press for freedom for political prisoners.
House urged to support law to end torture
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2023
» Human rights groups are calling on the House of Representatives to vote against an executive decree postponing the enforcement of key provisions of the law against torture and enforced disappearance, saying the delay is a violation of the constitution.
Two activists leave hospital, continue hunger strike
Published on 24/02/2023
» Pro-democracy activists Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong left Thammasat University Hospital for the Supreme Court on Friday and insisted they will continue their hunger strike — now in its 38th day — until all their demands are met.
Speedier EC probes 'could hurt parties'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2023
» A new regulation issued by the Election Commission (EC) to enable it to speed up the dissolution of a political party could be detrimental to several parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.
Israel parliament backs controversial judicial reform bill
AFP, Published on 21/02/2023
» JERUSALEM: The Israeli parliament backed a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading Tuesday despite protests across the country against a bill critics see as a threat to democracy.
Why isn't reform a poll pledge?
News, Postbag, Published on 19/02/2023
» Re: "Corrupt officers 'must go,'" (BP, Feb 14), "Parties urged to shun populism," (BP, Feb 8) and "Graft is still pervasive,'' (Editorial, Feb 6).