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Cambodia: After US, ASEAN Leave, Media Critic Jailed

July 17th, 2012 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The Cambodian government should release and drop all charges against Mam Sonando, the owner of Cambodia’s main politically independent radio station and prominent critic of Prime Minister Hun Sen. The authorities arrested Mom Sanando at his home on the morning of July 15, 2012, and charged him under six sections of the penal code, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 30 years.

(New York) – The Cambodian government should release and drop all charges against Mam Sonando, the owner of Cambodia’s main politically independent radio station and prominent critic of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Posted in ASEAN, Asia, Beehive Radio, Cambodia, clinton, free speech, hun sen, Mom Sonando, Press release | Comments Closed

Cambodia: Clinton Should Prioritize Improving Human Rights

July 9th, 2012 | Author: Human Rights Watch

Clinton will visit Cambodia from July 11-13 for the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) heads of government meeting and should make it clear to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that closer relations with the US will not be possible without significant improvements in the deteriorating human rights situation in Cambodia.

(New York) – United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should make it clear in public and private to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that closer relations with the US will not be possible without significant improvements in the deteriorating human rights situation in Camb

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Burma: Thai Leader Should Promote Rights During Visit

October 3rd, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The first official visit to Burma by Thailand’s new prime minister should focus on mutual human rights concerns as well as investment opportunities.

(New York) – The first official visit to Burma by Thailand’s new prime minister should focus on mutual human rights concerns as well as investment opportunities, Human Rights Watch said today.

Posted in ASEAN, Burma, Press release, Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra | Comments Closed

Burma’s New President Is No Moderate

May 9th, 2011 | Author: David Scott Mathieson

The Asean summit that starts on Saturday is a debut for Burma’s new President Thein Sein and the now ostensibly civilian, but still tightly military-controlled government formed on March 30.

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ASEAN: Reject Burma as Regional Group’s Chair

May 5th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

(New York) – Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should reject Burma’s request to chair the regional grouping in 2014 until the Burmese government takes genuine steps towards improving human rights, including the release of more than 2,000 political prisoners, Human Rights Watch said today.

Posted in ASEAN, Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, political prisoners, Press release, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam | Comments Closed