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The Commission of Inquiry for Cambodia is holding a Special Session in conjunction with the United Nations Human Rights Committee's official review session on Cambodia's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Recognizing the need for a unified international effort to address major human rights abuses, we aim to highlight this reality and establish a coordinated approach by connecting our Commission's efforts with those of the UN Human Rights Committee. As part of this endeavor, we have submitted a "List of Issues" and an official statement summarizing key findings and recommendations to the UN Human Rights Committee.
The Statement presented by the Commission of Inquiry for Cambodia emphasized the concerning deterioration of the Hun Sen government's campaign of repression, showcasing five recent developments that display an alarming escalation in disregard for democratic principles and internationally accepted rule of law standards. They include the forced and unlawful return of Cambodian refugees from Thailand, ongoing mass criminal trials against opposition political party leaders and members, the extrajudicial execution of youth leader Sin Khon with indications of government involvement, and the forced closure of the environmental protection group Mother Nature.
Motivated by the Commission of Inquiry's efforts to draw international attention to the severe human rights and democracy abuses perpetrated by the Hun Sen government, the Khmer community has established an Urgent Action Case Alert System to mobilize action on the most critical cases. This system enables community members to write letters of concern and protest directly to high-ranking officials of the Hun Sen government, urging immediate attention and action in cases that demand urgent intervention.
Speaker:
Louisa Coan Greve, Commissioner, Commission of Inquiry for Cambodia
Seyla Nhean, Khmunity Campaign Coordinator, Save Cambodia
Voiceover:
Mehgan Andrzejewski, Voiceover Professional