Cambodia: Further information on Prisoners of conscience/human rights defenders at risk

Index Number: ASA 23/006/2006
Date Published: 7 February 2006
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, Cambodia

On 3 February, government lawyers officially withdrew criminal complaints against human rights activists Kem Sokha and Pa Nguon Teang, trade unionist Rong Chhun and radio station manager Mam Sonando. Prime Minister Hun Sen requested that lawyers drop criminal defamation suits against the four men after they wrote letters thanking the Prime Minister for securing their release from prison on 17 January.