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Cambodia to drop pending charges against union leaders

To dispel pressure from the international community over human rights, Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor, has asked all union leaders and labor activists who have court cases pending against them to report to the ministry so it can work with justice officials to have the charges dropped. A statement issued by the labor ministry said those who have cases pending against them should submit relevant documents before Dec. 10.

The roughly 40 cases still outstanding against unionists and activists entail charges mainly related to organising and participating in labor demonstrations, including incitement, causing violence, destruction of property, and obstructing traffic. At least five prominent independent union leaders, have open cases on charges of crimes related to labor issues. Union member accused of crimes under the penal code, such as incitement, are forbidden to engage in activities with workers or access factory premises.

 

 
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