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UN Agency Condemns Cambodia's Repression of Human Rights Defenders

Lisa Schlein

   GENEVA - The U.N. human rights office is condemning what it calls
   growing repressive measures by the Cambodian government that stifle
   freedom of expression and assembly practiced by the country's human
   rights defenders.

   Since the end of July, the U.N. rights agency has documented the arrest
   of 25 human rights defenders, including a prominent trade unionist,
   Rong Chhun. It says 13 people have been released after reportedly
   signing an agreement under duress to stop their activities.

   Among the 12 remaining in prison, the agency says most face charges of
   incitement to commit a felony.

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