Greenpeace Flays US I'm not guilty of what the cambodian government said I did, Changsaid. The ruling of the Cambodian court was totally unfair. . http://www.ban.org/Library/im_innocent.html
Extractions: space Press Releases, News Stories Chang Ku-feng says the Cambodian government's handling of the affair has been hypocritical from the start. Photo: Jerome Favre I'M INNOCENT, SAYS TAIWANESE WASTE IMPORTER by Phelim Kyne and Chiu Yu-Tzu, Taipei Times TAIPEI, Taiwan, 4 December 1999 One of two Taiwanese men convicted in absentia on June 17, 1999 for "conspiring to damage the environment" in connection with the Sihanoukville toxic waste dumping dismissed his conviction during an interview with the Taipei Times as "ridiculous." Chang Ku-feng and a co-worker, Kao Chia Song, both employees of Jade Fortune International based on Taipei's historic Ti Hua Street, were sentenced along with their Cambodian interpreter, Phang Phoeung, to five years imprisonment and fines of US$500,000. Phoeung is still at large. "It won't be a problem ... I have an American passport," Chang said when asked about the possibility of some day being extradited to Cambodia. "The person I really feel sorry for is our interpreter ... it's very unfair." Chang and Kao traveled to Cambodia last December to finalize the details of the dumping of the FPC waste with Sam Moeun, owner of the Cambodian Muth Vuthy Import Co in Phnom Penh. Moeun was sentenced to seven months imprisonment on the same charge.
JURIST Cambodia - Cambodian Law, Legal Research, Human Rights The Royal cambodian government (RCG), a constitutional monarchy formed on the basisof elections internationally recognized as free and fair, was established http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/world/cambodia.htm
Extractions: The Royal Cambodian Government (RCG), a constitutional monarchy formed on the basis of elections internationally recognized as free and fair, was established on September 24, 1993. King Norodom Sihanouk remains the constitutional monarch and Head of State. Most power lies within the executive branch and, although its influence continues to grow within the coalition structure, the National Assembly does not provide a significant check to executive power. The Khmer Rouge no longer is a political or military threat. Source: U.S. Department of State The Cambodian court system consists of lower courts, an appeals court, and a Supreme Court. The Constitution also mandates a Constitutional Council, which is empowered to review the constitutionality of laws, and a Supreme Council of the Magistracy, which appoints, oversees, and disciplines judges. The composition of both of these bodies is viewed widely as biased toward the CPP. There is a separate military court system. Trials are public. Defendants have the right to be present and to consult with an attorney, to confront and question witnesses against them, and to present witnesses and evidence on their own behalf. However, trials typically are perfunctory, and extensive cross examination usually does not take place. In 1998 the introduction of newly trained lawyers, many of whom received supplemental training by NGO's, resulted in significant improvements for those defendants provided with counsel, including a reduced pretrial detention period and improved access to bail; however, there remained a critical shortage of trained lawyers in most parts of the countryespecially outside Phnom Penh.
Cambodia020211 The cambodian government is asking for international assistance in its efforts tobring former Khmer Rouge leaders to trial for genocide, following the sudden http://www.rnw.nl/hotspots/html/cambodia020211.html
Extractions: Press Review Archive Monday, 11 February, 2002 UN Leaves Killing Fields by our Internet desk, 11 February, 2002 The Cambodian Government is asking for international assistance in its efforts to bring former Khmer Rouge leaders to trial for genocide, following the sudden withdrawal of the United Nations from the trial process last week. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, himself a former Khmer Rouge officer, has described the UN withdrawal as a mistake similar to its official recognition of the Khmer Rouge government in the 1970s. Meanwhile diplomats have not given up hope that the UN could be drawn back to the trials of several high-level Khmer Rouge leaders, considered responsible for the "killing fields" genocide in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. An estimated 1.7 million people died or were killed as a result of the revolution instigated by the Khmer Rouge. Cambodian Haste Raymond Feddema talking to Newsline's Robert Chesal 2'41" According to Raymond Feddema, Southeast Asia expert at the University of Amsterdam, the UN withdrawal was not completely unexpected. It had disagreed with the Cambodian government regarding the composition of the court, and what kind of power would be given to non-Cambodian judges. The issue had become crucial because "the Cambodian government and particularly Hun Sen are really in a hurry." The haste is due to the imminent legal problems regarding the incarceration of two senior Khmer Rouge leaders, who have been in prison almost three years and who will soon be released unless new law is drafted. These men are
KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA NATION - RELIGION - KING Ministry Of Foreign NATION RELIGION - KING. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,cambodian government Condemns Terrorist Bombing Attacks in Bali. http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/International Issues/Terrorism/2002/Cam Govt Condemns Te
Extractions: Following in the Press Release issued on 14 October 2002 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to condemn the terrorist bombing attacks in Bali: The news of the death toll of foreign tourists claimed by terrorists attacks in the resort town of Bali, Indonesia this weekend sent a deep shock to the Royal Government and People of Cambodia. It is always the innocent people, and this case, foreign tourists and local people alike who fell victims of these heinous acts of indiscriminate killings. The Royal Government and people of Cambodia condemn in the strongest terms these acts of terrorism premeditated to target foreign tourists and any other innocent people, for whatever reason or motivation, and under whatever form manifestation. These barbaric acts have no justification whatsoever and must be condemned and prevented at all cost by every responsible member of civilized society. The Royal Government and People of Cambodia share the sadness for the loss of innocent life with the families of the victims and extend their deep condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Indonesia.
KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA NATION - RELIGION -KING Ministry Of Foreign He also stressed on many compromises made by cambodian government in order to openthe way for the participation of the UN and expressed his dismay with UN http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/Ministry/Working Act 2002/February/SM Meets Japanese SOF
Extractions: Senior Minister briefed the delegation on Cambodia's preparation to host the Greater Mekong Sub-Region and ASEAN Summits later this year and their schedule. As far as the trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders was concerned, Senior Minister HOR Namhong told Ms Taeko TAKAHASHI that the Cambodian door remained open for UN participation but Cambodia could not wait for years. He also stressed on many compromises made by Cambodian government in order to open the way for the participation of the UN and expressed his dismay with UN announcement to pull out of negotiation with Cambodian government without explanation. Ms Taeko TAKAHASHI told Senior Minister HOR Namhong that the Japanese government wished to see good cooperation between UN and Cambodian government and that her government had urged the UN to continue negotiation with Cambodian government.
Extractions: http://www.bigpond.com.kh/users/ngoforum/ Constitution - Constitution of Cambodia Cambodian Ministry of Commerce M ost Asian countries have Ministries of Commerce which are the equivalent of the U.S. Department of Commerce. These Ministries attempt to promote their countries products, attract investment and regulate business. Generally most Asian countries seek investment and the opening of foreign manufacturing and other projects because it expands employment, increases trade and tax revenues. You may want to use the Ministry to check the information you are getting from other sources and to contact as a source of
Khmer Rouge Commander Ta Mok Captured Last year several Khmer Rouge generals defected to the cambodian government,taking their troops with them. With the help of the http://www.ict.org.il/spotlight/det.cfm?id=236
SAIndia.Com A shaken cambodian government faces the tricky task this week of repairing damageto its reputation and regional relations after being widely accused of http://saindia.wack.co.za/article/articleview/17683/1/32/
Extractions: International News W. African group wants to treble number of Ivory Coast peacekeepers West African regional countries which have deployed 1,100 peacekeeping troops in Ivory Coast to monitor a ceasefire, have said nearly three times that number are needed if the force can fulfil its duties. Read more
[Detailed Article Title Here] - [News] - CRI Online CRI Online 4 News4 China, Back to News Main Page. China Parties concernedshould consult cambodian government on Trial of Former Khmer Rouge Leaders. http://english.cri.com.cn/english/2003/Feb/86479.htm
Extractions: Quick Find People in the Know Biz China China Horizons Voices from Other Lands Life in China ... In the Spotlight CRI Online News China Back to News Main Page China: Parties concerned should consult Cambodian Government on Trial of Former Khmer Rouge Leaders China says that consultions should be maintained with the Cambodian government in order to reach an agreement on bringing to trial former leaders of the Khmer Rouge. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Zhang Qiyue, made the remarks in Beijing after an agreement failed to be reached during the New York meetings between Cambodia and the United Nations. The United Nations suspended talks in February, saying the main sticking point was Cambodia's insistence on having precedence over the United Nations in conducting the trials. The Cambodian government maintains that it wants to establish a special court within its judicial system to deal with the prosecution of crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea period, and has asked for assistance from the international community. China holds that Cambodia's stance should be understood and respected.
A Blind Eye To Justice In Cambodia The United Nations recently abandoned its negotiation with the cambodian governmentover establishing a tribunal for prosecuting Khmer Rouge leaders. http://web.mit.edu/phrj/publications/020327_washington_post.html
Extractions: A Blind Eye to Justice in Cambodia By Balakrishnan Rajagopal The United Nations, which has had a terrible record in dealing with Cambodia ever since the horrific Khmer Rouge revolution, has now added a new chapter to the sorry tale. The United Nations recently abandoned its negotiation with the Cambodian government over establishing a tribunal for prosecuting Khmer Rouge leaders. The reason offered was that it would be too difficult to guarantee observance of international standards of justice. Surprisingly, international human rights groups have greeted this act with approval, because of their fear that the proposed tribunal would not measure up to international standards. Both the United Nations and the human rights groups are wrong on this matter. And by overstating the importance of international standards of justice, they have missed a great opportunity to continue to pressure Cambodia to build a culture of accountability. The United Nations' unenviable record in dealing with Cambodia goes back more than a quarter-century. The world body ignored atrocities during the Khmer Rouge's brutal reign in the 1970s, and it continued to recognize the Khmer Rouge as Cambodia's legitimate U.N. representatives until 1991, even though the whole world knew that they were mass killers. Worse, it refused to provide any systematic assistance to the Cambodian people during the 1980s, while aiding the Khmer Rouge by supplying them food in refugee camps on the Thai-Cambodian border.
Adoption Remarks The US cannot be involved in perpetuating a system that creates a marketfor children. · cambodian government officials have shared with us their http://travel.state.gov/cambodiaremarks.html
Extractions: The Adoption Process in Cambodia - An Update (The following remarks were made on February 6, 2002 by Catherine Barry, the Managing Director of the Office of Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, to Congressional staffers interested in Cambodian adoptions.) We share your deep concern for the children and families who have been caught up in the problems associated with the adoption process in Cambodia. We will share with you today our assessment of the overall situation in Cambodia. What is that assessment? Two points. Let me tell you how we arrived at our assessment of the situation in Cambodia. In brief, this is what we learned. These are our conclusions about the defects in the Cambodian adoption regime. I want to stress that we are not simply reiterating the viewpoint of any single institution. · We have reason to believe that facilitators have been able to get the paperwork for these "abandoned" children through the Cambodian system by paying significant bribes. The facilitators charge thousands of dollars for their services, very little of which goes for official fees or the bona fide cost of care for the children. · How does this happen? Cambodian law and procedure does not ensure that children offered for adoption are genuine orphans. Children acquired in such manner are not "orphans" under U.S. law, nor under the Hague Convention on Adoptions - the international standard to which the U.S. and many other nations subscribe.
Cambodia Adoption Notice - 2/19/02 It has come to our attention that some prospective adopting parents may be attemptingto bypass the cambodian government's January 25th decision to suspend the http://travel.state.gov/Cambodia_Adoption_Notice_21902.html
Extractions: It has come to our attention that some prospective adopting parents may be attempting to bypass the Cambodian government's January 25th decision to suspend the processing of intercountry adoptions by completing their adoptions through the Cambodian Judicial system. Prospective adopting parents are advised that the December 21, 2001 decision by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (BCIS) to suspend all orphan processing for Cambodia remains in effect. While it may be possible to complete a legal adoption through the Cambodian courts, children adopted in Cambodia, including those adopted through the court system, will not be issued orphan visas to enter the United States unless the case falls under the special Humanitarian Initiative announced by the Department of State and the BCIS on March 5, 2002. The Department of State is sympathetic to the desires of U.S. citizens to build families through intercountry adoption. In Cambodia, however, mounting evidence of serious irregularities, including illegal baby selling, dictate that the suspension must remain in place until the Cambodian Government can implement adoption laws and procedures that meet international norms and prevent abuses. The U.S. government is continuing to work with the Cambodian government to aid in this process. Return to International Adoption Page
Extractions: December 2001 STATUS IN INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING Cambodia is a source country for marijuana destined for Europe. Cambodia is also a transit country for Southeast Asian heroin destined for international drug markets. Drug-related money laundering in the banking and investment communities is becoming an increasing concern for the Cambodian Government and the international community. CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING While the growing of marijuana plants has been illegal in Cambodia since 1996, tons of Cambodian marijuana continue to be seized around the world each year. Estimates of Cambodian marijuana production range between 700 and 1,000 tons annually. Most marijuana is exported after it is dried and packaged. The Cambodian Government is currently working with UNDCP to fund crop substitution and marijuana eradication programs to stem the flow of marijuana from Cambodia. TRAFFICKING Marijuana Most marijuana leaving Cambodia makes its way into international drug markets from ports along the southern coastline of Cambodia. The remainder of the marijuana leaves Cambodia by land-route through Vietnam for entry into international drug markets.
Www.cambodianlaws.com Investment Incentive Agreement. Between. The Royal cambodian government.and The Government of The United States of America. The Government http://www.cambodianlaws.com/laws_regulation/rkm-95-opic.htm
Extractions: The Government of The United States of America The Government of the United States of America and the Royal Cambodian Government; affirming their common desire to encourage economic activities in the Kingdom of Cambodia that promote the development of the economic resources and productive capacities of Cambodia, and recognizing that this objective can be promoted through investment support provided by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), a development institution and an agency of the United States of America, in the form of investment insurance and reinsurance, debt and equity investments and investment guaranties; have agreed as follows: Article 1: As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings herein provided. The term investment support refers to any debt or equity investment, any investment guaranty and any investment insurance or reinsurance which is provided by the issuer in connection with a project in the territory of Cambodia. The term issuer refers to OPIC and any successor agency of the United States of America, and future taxes, levies, imposts, stamps, duties and charges imposed by the Royal Cambodian Government and all liabilities with respect thereto.
Bangkok Post Aug 5, 2001 - New Momentum For Khmer Rouge Trial It took the cambodian government over six months to amend the legislation to replacethe death penalty with life imprisonment as the maximum punishment. http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2001/august2001/bp20010805/050801_perspec
Extractions: FOREST CONSERVATION NEWS TODAY Cambodia Banishes Highly Effective Environmental Group Forest Networking a Project of Forests.org, Inc. http://forests.org/ Forest Conservation Portal http://www.EnvironmentalSustainability.info/ Eco-Portal http://www.ClimateArk.org/ Climate Change Portal December 26, 2002 Cambodia took a serious step backwards on their quest for forest sustainability this week, as Prime Minister Hun Sen has indicated he will shut down the offices of Global Witness. For many years, this group has played a watchdog role on rampant predatory and illegal logging activities in Cambodia - connecting local to national and international audiences. Their efforts have been absolutely groundbreaking and highly effective in highlighting problems and demonstrating remedies to stop Cambodian rainforest abuses. Indeed, the government had endorsed and worked closely with Global Witness, naming them they country's official forestry monitors. Their methodology could and should be replicated elsewhere in heavily forested countries undergoing foreign driven, murderous and unethical, and frequently anonymous forest
The Nation's Web Special: Shattered Ties Thaksin said the cambodian government agreed to Thailand's demands to take legalaction against the culprits, investigate the cause of the riot, and pay http://www.nationmultimedia.com/specials/Cambodia_riot/RD_normal.php
The Nation's Web Special: Shattered Ties Cambodia is party to the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations and ConsularRelations, which hold the cambodian government responsible for protecting the http://www.nationmultimedia.com/specials/Cambodia_riot/ED_madness.php
