Cambodia facing growing opposition to draft NGO law

Sixteen international human rights groups on Monday urged Cambodia to withdraw a proposed law they fear will muzzle government critics and severely restrict the activities of non-governmental organisations.

The law would require Cambodia’s 5,000 domestic and international NGOs to report their activities and finances to the government, according to a draft leaked to the media last week. …

Bangkok Post News Staff
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