
Recent Developments
On August 25, 2025, Cambodia’s National Assembly unanimously enacted a new law that empowers government authorities to strip citizens of nationality for “an act of collusion” with a foreign power. Prior to the law’s passage, a coalition of 50 rights groups warned that the law, if enacted, would have “a disastrously chilling effect on the freedom of speech of all Cambodian citizens.” Please see the News Items section below in this report for additional details.
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Introduction
Civil society in Cambodia was devastated by the conflict that engulfed the country in the final decades of the twentieth century but later re-emerged in new forms as part of the post-conflict reconstruction process. The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and international partners have acknowledged the important contributions of civil society organizations (CSOs) to rehabilitation, reconstruction and development since the conflict’s end.
Despite these contributions, the operating environment for CSOs remains highly restrictive, particularly for groups engaged in advocacy, human rights, and democratic governance. The formation and operations of CSOs are governed by the highly restrictive Law on Associations and NGOs (LANGO), adopted in 2015. Under LANGO, CSOs are subject to mandatory registration requirements, broad government discretion to deny or revoke legal status, advance notification rules, intrusive reporting obligations, and harassment of staff and community partners.
The government, under the control of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has also imposed sweeping restrictions on the freedoms of assembly and expression. Freedom of assembly is curtailed by vague legal standards, onerous notification requirements, and heavy-handed enforcement, while a range of laws are applied to silence critics, suppress independent media, and intimidate activists. As a result, Cambodia’s civic space is widely regarded as closed, with civil society forced to operate under significant constraints and constant risk of reprisal.
Civic Freedoms at a Glance
Organizational Forms | NGOs and associations |
Registration Body | The Ministry of Interior is responsible for local NGOs and associations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is responsible for international NGOs. |
Approximate Number | As of December 2022, there were 6,109 NGOs and associations registered with the Ministry of Interior. |
Barriers to Formation | Registration is mandatory for all NGOs and associations. The procedural requirements for the registration of both domestic and international NGOs are complex and burdensome. Procedural safeguards regarding registration are lacking, with the government having full discretion to deny registration. |
Barriers to Operations | Advance notification to the state or governmental approval is required for certain activities. International NGOs are required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The RGC is increasingly applying pressure and intimidation on certain NGOs and the communities in which they work. |
Barriers to Resources | No barriers in law and policy. |
Barriers to Expression | Laws criminalizing defamation, disinformation, and incitement. |
Barriers to Assembly | Vague definition of “assembly”; right restricted to Cambodian citizens only; excessive use of force on protesters; restrictive prior notification requirements which in practice act as a prior permission regime. |
Legal Overview
RATIFICATION OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
Key International Agreements | Ratification* |
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | 1992 |
Optional Protocol to ICCPR (ICCPR-OP1) | 2004 |
International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) | 1992 |
Optional Protocol to ICESCR (Op-ICESCR) | No |
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) | 1983 |
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) | 1992 |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women | 2010 |
Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) | 1992 |
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (ICRMW) | 2004 |
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) | 2007 |
* Category includes ratification, accession, or succession to the treaty
CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
The Cambodian Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Assembly in Phnom Penh on 21 September 1993.
Relevant Constitutional provisions include:
Article 41
Khmer citizens shall have the freedom of expression, press, publication and assembly. No one shall exercise this right to infringe upon the rights of others, to affect the good traditions of the society, to violate public law and order and national security. The regime of the media shall be determined by law.
Article 42
Khmer citizens shall have the right to establish associations and political parties. These rights shall be determined by law. Khmer citizens may take part in mass organisations for the mutual benefit to protect national achievement and social order.
NATIONAL LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS
Relevant laws relating to civil society in Cambodia include:
- Law on Political Parties (1997) (amended in 2017);
- Law on Taxation (2004);
- Penal Code (new 2009 Code pending enactment);
- Civil Code (2007);
- Counter-terrorism Law (2007);
- Law on Agricultural Cooperatives (2013);
- Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (LANGO) (2015);
- The Law on Election of Member of National Assembly (LEMNA) (2015); and
- Trade Union Law (2016); and
- Law on Telecommunications (2015) (unofficial translation).
PENDING REGULATORY INITIATIVES
Draft Freedom of Information Law
International partners and the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) signed an agreement to draft the Freedom of Information Law in 2014. In 2019, the Information Ministry announced that the draft Law on Access to Information was ready to be reviewed. In 2023, Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that all inputs, including those from NGOs and UNESCO, are needed. Despite these preliminary drafting steps, the draft law still has not been officially introduced.
Draft Cybercrime Law
The RGC has been drafting a Cybercrime Law since 2014. The latest version of the draft law was introduced in 2024. While this latest version contains some commendable improvements over previous drafts, it also contains several provisions that do not comply with international law and, if enacted, would violate the right to freedom of expression and right to privacy. Statements from the Ministry of Interior suggest that the law will be enacted soon.
Draft Cybersecurity Law
The RGC introduced a draft Cybersecurity Law in November 2022, and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) solicited input from some CSOs. As of 2025, the law has not been officially introduced.
Personal Data Protection Law
The RGC is currently drafting a Personal Data Protection Law. The most recent version was circulated in June 2025. The law will regulate the processing (i.e., the collection, use, and disclosure) of personal data and aims to protect the right to privacy of natural persons in Cambodia. The June 2025 draft law contained some significant improvements over earlier drafts, including creating an exemption for nonprofit entities to process sensitive personal data of a data subject when doing so in the normal course of business and with appropriate safeguards. Cambodian civil society is currently involved with the MPTC to revise the draft law.
Digital Governance Law
In June 2025, the MPTC circulated a draft Law on Digital Government. The law seeks to set forth the principles and mechanisms to build digital governance in Cambodia through information and communication technologies. The law, as currently drafted, lacks specifics that are necessary to ensure the right to freedom of opinion and expression and the right to privacy. The drafting process for this law is ongoing as of September 2025.
Possible Revisions to the Law on Non-Government Organizations
The Ministry of Interior has been working on amending the Law on Non-Governmental Organizations (LANGO) for close to a decade. The Ministry has held several meetings with NGOs over the years and formed a working group with civil society to work on amendments to the law. Despite this, there is no indication that amendments to the LANGO will be enacted anytime in 2025.
Legal Analysis
ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS
The 2015 Law on Associations and NGOs (LANGO) establishes the primary legal framework for civil society in Cambodia. It recognizes several organizational forms:
Foreign associations and NGOs – organizations created outside Cambodia that operate domestically to serve the public interest on a non-profit basis.
Domestic associations – membership organizations formed by individuals or legal entities to represent and protect members’ interests. They must be non-profit and may not distribute gains among members.
Domestic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – membership-based organizations, including foundations, established by individuals and/or legal entities to provide funds or services for the public interest, also without making profits or gain for mutual distribution.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATUS
According to the 1997 Tax Law, NGOs with religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes are exempt from taxation on their income (Article 9).
BARRIERS TO FORMATION
LANGO imposes several barriers to the formation of organizations.
Mandatory Registration
Under LANGO, registration is mandatory for all associations and NGOs. Operating without registration can result in closure or criminal sanctions.
Burdensome Registration Procedures
LANGO sets out registration requirements but grants the Ministry of Interior (MoI) broad authority to define actual procedures through administrative orders (Prakas). The processes developed for both domestic and international NGOs are widely regarded as complex and burdensome.
Domestic NGOs and associations must register with MoI. Before submitting required documents, they must obtain approval from local authorities. Applicants often cannot complete the registration process without MoI assistance, repeated revisions, and lengthy waits for approval from different officials. Reports indicate that the process is especially difficult without unofficial payments. Required documentation includes:
- Application forms (two copies);
- A letter confirming the central office address issued by the commune or Sangkat chief;
- Profiles and photographs of each founding member (two copies); and
- Statutes signed by the organization’s president (two copies).
International NGOs (INGOs) must conclude a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA/IC), which must be renewed every 3 years. MoFA/IC will not process or renew an MoU without a supporting letter from a line ministry. INGOs working on human rights and democracy often struggle to secure such letters, as they do not work directly with line ministries. INGOs must also obtain letters of support from all local partners with whom they work. In some cases, organizations have reported that they had to make unofficial payments or even hire line ministry officials to facilitate approvals. To register, INGOs must submit:
- A letter from the director requesting to open a representative office and appoint a representative, along with the representative’s profile;
- A letter confirming the address of the representative office in Cambodia issued by the commune or Sangkat chief;
- An operation permit from the country of origin;
- A letter supporting the organization’s projects issued by Cambodian authorities;
- Certification of at least six months’ operating expenses from the organization’s headquarters abroad;
- A pledge to hold all accounts in Cambodian banks.
Government Discretion
The MoI has broad authority to deny the registration of domestic organizations if their stated purposes are deemed to endanger security, public order, national unity, or Cambodian culture, traditions, or customs. These terms are vague and undefined, leaving wide scope for arbitrary interpretation. LANGO grants domestic NGOs the right to appeal denials in court, but fails to provides procedural details for doing so. For INGOs, the law specifies no grounds for denial, making the process opaque and subject to discretion.
BARRIERS TO OPERATIONS
Advance Notification and Approval
Local NGOs are required to notify local authorities five days in advance before conducting activities outside the province where they are registered. In practice, some officials interpret this requirement as a need for approval, giving authorities discretion to delay or block activities.
Political Activity
Article 24 of LANGO requires both domestic and foreign associations and NGOs to “maintain their neutrality towards political parties” in Cambodia. This vague clause has been invoked to threaten suspension or closure of NGOs accused of political involvement. Additionally, the 2015 Law on Elections of Members of the National Assembly (LEMNA) prohibits CSOs from engaging in the electoral process, including pre- and post-election campaigns.
Reporting Requirements
Domestic and foreign NGOs must submit annual activity and financial reports and are subject to government audits. In June 2023, Prime Minister Hun Sen warned NGOs that they would be shut down if they failed to file financial statements with the government.
Criminal Liability
LANGO makes associations and NGOs subject to criminal penalties under Cambodian law for offenses such as operating without registration or activities deemed to jeopardize national security.
Government Harassment
Beyond formal restrictions, NGOs—particularly those working in sensitive areas such as land rights, natural resource management, and advocacy for freedoms of expression, assembly, and association—and their staff face systematic harassment. Common tactics include:
- Disrupting meetings and trainings, with authorities falsely claiming that LANGO requires prior permission;
- Requiring community members to obtain permission to travel, even between villages;
- Monitoring meetings by police and state authorities;
- Arresting, charging, and detaining NGO representatives and community members;
- Threatening communities that engage with NGOs;
- Photographing participants at NGO events; and
- Demanding the names and contacts of meeting participants.
Barriers to International Contact
Although there are no formal legal restrictions against international contact or communication, authorities have obstructed INGOs’ operations in Cambodia. A notable example occurred in 2013, when Transparency International Cambodia (TIC) was prevented from participating in a joint event with the government’s Anti-Corruption Unit after TIC raised concerns about election reforms. The government accused TIC’s executive director of being “a politician.”
BARRIERS TO RESOURCES
There are no explicit legal restrictions on domestic or foreign funding for NGOs or associations. However, new regulations make it increasingly difficult for CSOs to open and close bank accounts, receive funds from abroad, and report and pay taxes.
BARRIERS TO EXPRESSION
A number of laws grant the government sweeping authority to restrict expression:
- The 2015 Law on Elections of Members of the National Assembly (LEMNA) bans CSOs from engaging in the electoral process before, during, and after elections. CSOs are prohibited from “insulting” or showing bias during campaigns, while election observers who “disturb” the polls face fines and foreigners found to be “campaigning” can be deported.
- The 2015 Law on Telecommunications gives the government sweeping powers to monitor electronic communications and criminalize content deemed to cause “national insecurity.”
- Criminal Code Article 437(Bis) is a lèse-majesté provision that criminalizes criticism of the King, with penalties of one to five years’ imprisonment, fines of KHR 2 million to 5 million (USD 500 to 1,250 as of August 2025), or both.
- The 2018 Social Media Prakas regulates all online content in Cambodia and prohibits expression deemed harmful to national security, public order, or culture—overly broad terms that enable abuse against dissent. It also establishes a joint “specialized unit” with sweeping powers to monitor online activity, block internet services, and pursue legal action.
- The 2020 Law on National Management in the State of Emergency authorizes restrictions on expression, movement, assembly, and other rights during emergencies. Violators face prison terms of five to ten years.
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has used these and other laws to silence critics, filing political motivated charges of defamation, disinformation, and incitement. Notable cases include:
- In August 2023, Prime Minister Hun Sen filed a complaint against Soeng Senkaruna, deputy head of the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC), for dishonoring the CPP after he stated that the party had used its influence with the courts to pressure its political opponents.
- In 2016, student Kong Raya was convicted of incitement for a Facebook post asking if anyone would “dare to make a color revolution with me?”
- In May 2019, Sam Rainsy, the “acting president” of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was sentenced to eight years in prison with a fine of KHR 10 million (USD 2,500) on two charges of incitement and insulting the King.
- In August 2019, CNRP activist Mai Hongsreang was arrested by Anti-Cybercrime police for allegedly insulting government leaders on social media.
- In 2020, there were 35 reported cases of harassment—primarily imprisonment and violence—against 72 journalists, 64 of whom worked for online news organizations.
- In March 2021, Human Rights Watch expressed concern about the arrests of 17 Cambodians for allegedly spreading “fake news” about COVID-19.
- Also in March 2021, Sam Rainsy and eight other CNRP leaders were sentenced in absentia for allegedly attempting a coup by announcing their plans to return to Cambodia.
- In February 2023, Prime Minister Hun Sen, via Facebook, ordered the Ministry of Information to revoke the license of Voice of Democracy (VOD), one of the last independent media organizations in the country, without due process.
BARRIERS TO ASSEMBLY
The 2009 Law on Peaceful Demonstrations (LPD), along with its 2010 Implementation Guide (IG), regulate the right to freedom of assembly in Cambodia. The law and its application impose significant restrictions on civic space.
Vague Legal Standards
Article 2 of the LPD affirms the right to peaceful assembly but limits it by prohibiting abuse that affects the “rights, freedoms and honor of others, good customs of the national society, public order and national security.” These terms are undefined, allowing arbitrary interpretation by authorities.
Limited Applicability
Both the Constitution (Article 41) and the LPD (Article 2) restrict the right to assembly to Khmercitizens, excluding non-citizens from exercising this right.
Advance Notification
To hold an “ordinary” demonstration, organizers must notify the provincial governor at least five days in advance. Smaller gatherings of fewer than 200 people require 12 hours’ notice and may be held in designated “freedom parks.” Authorities are required to respond within three working days. Failure to respond in this time period is considered approval (Article 10).
In practice, these requirements are used to restrict assemblies. For example, in July 2015, six people protesting against LANGO outside the National Assembly were arrested for failing to request prior approval. In February 2020, the Ministry of Environment blocked the Prey Lang Community Network from holding an environmental event, citing its failure to get advance approval.
Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions
The LPD prohibits demonstrations on major national holidays—including the King’s birthday, Coronation Day, Water Festival, National Independence Day, Khmer New Year, and Pchum Ben Day—and limits demonstrations to between 6:00am and 6:00pm (Article 14).
Enforcement and Criminalization
Although the IG instructs authorities to “show absolute patience with demonstrations,” security forces often break up peaceful protests—particularly political demonstrations—with excessive force. For example, in January 2014, police fired on garment workers protesting for higher wages, killing at least three people and injuring several others. In November 2019, armed forces suppressed gatherings ahead of the publicized return of opposition activist Sam Rainsy.
Criminal provisions compound these restrictions. Article 495 of the Criminal Code provides disturbances of social and national security and is often applied against demonstrators. Articles 505 and 506 criminalize incitement to obstruct public officials, which has been used against those protesting court decisions.
Emergency Powers
The 2020 Law on National Management in the State of Emergency grants the government additional legal authority to limit assembly, movement, and other rights in times of crisis.
Additional Resources
GLOBAL INDEX RANKINGS
Ranking Body | Rank | Ranking Scale (best – worst possible) |
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UN Human Development Index | 151 (2023) | 1 – 193 |
World Justice Project Rule of Law Index | 141 (2024) | 1 – 142 |
Transparency International | 158 (2024) | 1 – 180 |
Fund for Peace Fragile States Index | 55 (2024) | 179 – 1 |
Freedom House: Freedom in the World | Status: Not Free Political Rights: 4 Civil Liberties: 19 (2025) | Free/Partly Free/Not Free 40 – 0 60 – 0 |
REPORTS
UN Universal Periodic Review Reports | Cambodia UPR page |
Reports of UN Special Rapporteurs | Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia |
Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project | Cambodia (2023) |
U.S. State Department | Human Rights Report (2024) |
Fund for Peace Fragile States Index Reports | Cambodia |
IMF Country Reports | Cambodia and the IMF |
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law Online Library | Cambodia |
NEWS
Cambodia MPs pass ‘chilling’ bill enabling citizenship to be stripped (August 2025)
Cambodian parliamentarians have passed legislation allowing people who “collude” with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent. Rights monitors have long accused Cambodia’s government of using draconian laws to stifle opposition and legitimate political debate. A sitting of 120 lawmakers in the National Assembly – including the prime minister, Hun Manet – unanimously passed the bill.
Under Cambodia’s New Leader, Room for Dissent Narrows (December 2024)
Until last year, most Cambodians had lived under only one leader. Hun Sen ruled as prime minister for nearly four decades, tightening his iron grip over the country and systematically silencing the opposition, activists and independent media. When Mr. Hun Sen appointed his oldest son, Hun Manet, as his successor, there was a sliver of optimism that civil liberties would improve. The new leader had attended universities in the United States and Britain, where he was exposed to a more liberal approach to elections and human rights. But since he took power in August 2023, those hopes, however meager, have been dashed.
Cambodia ramps up efforts to combat fake news (September 2024)
Various ministries and institutions in Cambodia are increasingly busy responding to the frequent spread of fake news on social media, particularly content originating from abroad. The latest instance occurred on September 3, when a fake Royal Decree falsely claimed that Minister of Interior Sar Sokha had been promoted to the title of Samdech Krom Preah, or prince. Sokha immediately denied the claim and urged the authorities to bring the perpetrator to justice. Tep Asnarith, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Information, noted that misinformation has been on the rise as the world becomes more interconnected through modern communication methods, partly fueled by the misuse of AI technology.
Ministry Reports Over 1,700 Fake News Cases (September 2024)
The Undersecretary of State and Spokesman for the Ministry of Information Tep Asnarith said that in the first half of this year, the ministry has identified over 1,700 instances of fake information, representing a 12% increase compared to the same period last year, when 1,519 cases were recorded. These figures do not account for cases identified by other government bodies, institutions, or organizations. According to Asarith, fake news is often generated by individuals or groups seeking personal or political gain, as well as economic advantages. The spread of false information poses significant risks to daily life, public order, and social harmony. It has the potential to disrupt societal peace and affect families and communities adversely.
Securing Comment on Critical Issues Challenging as Space For Independent Media Shrinks (September 2024)
Journalists at the few remaining independent media outlets in Cambodia are faced with an uphill task of securing interviews or comments from analysts or social commentators on critical or sensitive issues as the latter are afraid to talk about sensitive social issues. As a result, the flow of trusted information to the public has been impacted, journalists lamented, noting that the intimidation on commenters was also a form of restriction on press freedom.
Arrests Target Critics of Regional Development Zone (August 2024)
Cambodian authorities have arbitrarily arrested at least 94 people since late July 2024 for publicly criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV), Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said. At least 59 of those arrested, which include environmental, human rights and other activists, remain unlawfully detained and charged for peacefully expressing their views, including several children. The authorities should immediately drop all charges for which no internationally recognized charge is brought.
Cambodia jails 10 environmentalists in ‘crushing blow to civil society (July 2024)
Ten activists from a prominent youth-led environmental group in Cambodia have been sentenced to between six and eight years in jail in a case human rights experts have widely condemned. The activists from Mother Nature, an award-winning group of environmental campaigners, were found guilty on charges of plotting against the government, while three were also convicted of insulting the king. They denied the charges. Four of the defendants were arrested outside the court in Phnom Penh after the verdict was delivered on Tuesday morning, according to reports. Others were sentenced in absentia.
NGOs urge CPP to withdraw complaint against ADHOC officials (February 2024)
Ten NGOs have urged the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) to withdraw its complaint against Soeng Senkaruna, spokesman of human rights group ADHOC, over his “slandering remarks” about the ruling party. Sok Eysan, CPP spokesman, said that the NGOs have the right to request to withdraw a complaint, but it is the right of the court to decide on the case.
Hun Sen Threatens to Dissolve NGOs That Don’t Report Financials (June 2023)
Prime Minister Hun Sen warned Cambodia’s non-governmental organizations that they will be shut down if they fail to report their financial statements to the government, speaking at a meeting with workers in Kandal province on Saturday. “I would like to send a message to friends and non-governmental organizations to let them know that the royal government’s stance is not to withdraw from the financial statements [requirement],” Hun Sen said “If you do not report, the government will take measures to dissolve those organizations.” He said he had discussed with Interior Minister Sar Kheng the timeline for when NGOs that have failed to submit their financial statements will be dissolved.
FM to NGOs: Submit financials (May 2023)
Foreign minister Prak Sokhonn urged international NGOs to respect Cambodia’s Law on Accounting and Auditing, noting that less than 50 per cent of them have submitted their required annual financial reports. While presiding over the opening of the third round of consultative meetings with foreign NGOs, Sokhonn said their compliance with the laws would contribute to the prevention of Cambodia from falling back into the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – an intergovernmental body set up to develop policies to combat international money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Cambodia: Renewed Attacks on Political Opposition (April 2023)
The Cambodian government has stepped up its attacks on political opposition members in advance of national elections slated for July 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately end the government’s violent rhetoric, release the seven political activists currently detained, and investigate and appropriately prosecute those responsible for recent assaults on opposition Candlelight Party members. Prime Minister Hun Sen has a history of explicitly threatening physical violence and arrests against political opponents. During a speech on January 9 in Kampong Cham province, he warned the opposition not to criticize the ruling Cambodian People’s Party ahead of the upcoming elections. Since then, a number of opposition party members have been assaulted in Phnom Penh in broad daylight while others were convicted on politically motivated election forgery charges.
ARCHIVED NEWS
CHRC rebuffs Amnesty International report on human rights (April 2021)
TikTok users charged with spreading ‘fake news’ (April 2021)
Sam Rainsy sentenced to 25 years in prison by Cambodian court (March 2021)
Cambodian activist arrested for criticizing Chinese COVID-19 vaccine (March 2021)
Implications of NGO Law on the Right to Freedom of Association of Human Rights Defenders (June 2020)
CPP rolls out plan to address fake news (May 2020)
Conservation NGO suspended for allegedly not providing adequate documentation (April 2020)
State of Emergency Draft Law Would Allow PM Hun Sen to Run Cambodia ‘by Fiat’ (April 2020)
COVID-19 Clampdown on Human Rights (April 2020)
EU punishes Cambodia over human rights abuses (March 2020)
Ministry cooperates with NGOs to run welfare programme (January 2020)
New network of journalists vows to promote press freedom and independent media in Cambodia (December 2019)
CHRC reviews UPR recommendations (October 2019)
‘All can exercise their rights’ (October 2019)
Gov’t says no to teacher rally in support of CNRP (August 2019)
Government signs security agreement with Turkey (August 2019)
Senators approve 2019-2023 development plan (July 2019)
End of Mission Statement from Rhona Smith (July 2019)
CHRC reviews ‘factual errors’ in Smith’s report (July 2019)
Cambodia Marks Human Rights Day Despite ‘Restrictions’ (December 2018)
Cambodia’s Hun Sen orders task force for civil society groups (October 2018)
US cuts aid to Cambodia to ‘urge government to reconsider its current course‘ (February 2018)
Cambodia passes controversial lese majeste law (February 2018)
Ministry ups scrutiny of NGOs (October 2017)
Cambodia Charges Opposition Leader Kem Sokha With Treason (September 2017)
Observers Warn of New Era of Repression in Cambodia (August 2017)
Anger Mounts as Radio Purge Knocks 19 Stations Off-Air (August 2017)
NDI Banned, Foreign Staff Face Forcible Expulsion (August 2017)
New Laws Undercut Constitutional Freedoms and Rights (August 2017)
Cambodia’s laws on freedom of expression are routinely misapplied, says report (August 2017)
Cambodia Passes Changes to Political Parties Law Targeting Former Opposition Leader (July 2017)
‘Adhoc 5’ released on bail in case widely seen as political (June 2017)
Ministry Kicks Off Situation Room Investigation (June 2017)
Ministry Puts NGOs Under Watch (June 2017)
Use anniversary of rights defenders’ arrest to “FreeThe5KH” (May 2017)
Prime Minister Vows to ‘Eliminate’ Opponents Who Protes (September 2016)
Boeung Kak activists found guilty (September 2016)
UN rights experts condemn killing of Cambodian political analyst and activist Kem Ley (July 2016)
Weekly check-in rejected by NGOs in Oddar Meanchey (July 2016)
Human rights defenders detained and charged (May 2016)
Cambodia passes disputed trade union law as tension flares (April 2016)
Licadho criticizes Telecommunications Law (March 2016)
Student gets 18 months for call for ‘color revolution’ (March 2016)
Meeting with ministry sought to talk LANGO amendments (January 2016)
Cambodia police break up 8,000 strong garment protest (December 2015)
Minister Insists Community-Based Groups Are Exempt From NGO Law (September 2015)
King Signs Law on NGOs (August 2015)
Cambodia Senate OKs Controversial NGO Laws (July 2015)
King Sihamoni Approves Two New Election Laws (March 2015)
NGO Slam Cambodia’s Electoral Reform Deal’ (March 2015)
‘Controversial Cybercrime Law ‘Scrapped’ (December 2014)
‘Cyber War Team’ to Monitor Web (November 2014)
Lawmakers Call for Talks Over Lor Peang Land (October 2014)
Cambodian Authorities Drafting New Laws to Curtail Freedom (October 2014)
About 40 Injured at Cambodia Opposition Protest (July 2014)
Old problems persist in new NGO draft law (May 2014)
Bans Violate Election Law Right to Campaign, Comfrel Says (May 2014)
“Participation, transparency and accountability are key in law-making” (April 2014)
United Nations Envoy Visits After Protest Deaths (February 2014)
Cambodia Steps Up Crackdown on Dissent With Ban on Assembly (January 2014)
Three dead in Cambodia as police fire on protesters (January 2014)
Government Pushes Ahead With NGO Law (December 2013)
Cambodian Officials Ask Opposition to Downsize Election Protest Rall ies (September 2013)
Resistance and Solidarity: Cambodian CSOs confront a repressive draft law on associations and NGOs (May 2013)
Human Rights Group Shortlists Sonando for Award (January 2013)
Call for Cambodia to respect freedom of assembly ahead of ASEAN Summit (November 2012)
Obama should publicly denounce rights abuses (November 2012)
UN labour agency names five countries where ‘serious and urgent’ labour-rights cases need attention (November 2012)
Cambodian NGO workers, villagers face intimidation (November 2012)
Cambodia disrupting civil society events and restricting freedom of assembly ahead of ASEAN Summit (November 2012)
Cancel convictions of critics and protesters (October 2012)
“A Robust Civil Society is Necessary for Cambodia’s Advancement” (September 2012)
NGOs push donors on rights (September 2012)
Activists detained on dubious charges (September 2012)
Radio station owner and NGO leader is prisoner of conscience (July 2012)
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton prods Cambodia on jailed protestors (June 2012)
Cambodian government sparks outrage by picking NGO representatives for ASEAN Summit (March 2012)
Cambodian draft law on NGOs may breach international pact, UN rights expert warns (October 2011)
Cambodia’s draft law on NGOs deserves further review – UN expert (September 2011)
Cambodian Minister’s letter proposes crackdown on NGOs (September 2011)
Groups urge UN to mull funding Cambodia NGO law (September 2011)
International experts add to worries on NGO law (August 2011)
Silencing Cambodia’s honest brokers (August 2011)
Civic groups warned to ‘readjust’ their work (August 2011)
Cambodia suspends German-funded NGO that lobbies for urban poor (August 2011)
‘Worrisome’ NGO law moves to council for approval (August 2011)
Cambodian rights group urges defeat of proposed NGO regulations (August 2011)
Draft of NGO law withheld (June 2011)
Western donors must stand up to Cambodia’s government (May 2011)
NGOs condemn new Cambodia law (April 2011)
Donors Asked to Withhold Aid Over Proposed Law in Cambodia (April 2011)
Opposition Party Wary of Revamped NGO Law (February 2011)
Conviction of Sam Chankea is an attack on freedom of expression, says Article 19 (January 2011)