Civil Society (13th – 17th January 2025)
| About 20 farmers in Battambang’s Mong Russey district blocked part of National Road 5 on Jan. 13, urging the government to secure a market for their recently harvested white paddy rice – a strain the Agriculture Ministry has labeled low-value for export. https://bit.ly/3WoBgo5; Approximately 50 residents of Prek Takong 1 village in Phnom Penh have petitioned the Ministry of Interior to terminate Prek Takong village chief’s tenure due to his inability to address online gambling issues and ensure security for the residents. https://bit.ly/3Cp8ywu; Cambodia’s human rights record took another hit over the past year, with abuses spilling beyond its borders, Human Rights Watch said in its 2025 World Report . The report and event panelists, spotlighted rising authoritarianism and transnational repression across the region. https://bit.ly/4hkT0bU; According to the ADHOC report, judges violated the courts’ procedures and about 55% of the accused were detained for more than six months and up to 18 months in pre-trial detentions. The ADHOC has recommended the Ministry of Justice review and take specific measures against the actions of judges and prosecution representatives that contravene the objectives of Article 208 and Article 209 of the 2007 Criminal Procedure Code, which outline the duration of pre-trial detention. https://bit.ly/3PEBROF; |
