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occasioned by the violent measures taken by the security forces against protesters in the
garment sector. It made recommendations.
107. Romania noted that Cambodia continued to face serious challenges. It made a
recommendation.
108. The Russian Federation noted the efforts made to combat poverty, to achieve
sustainable development and to ensure enhanced access to health care and education. It
made recommendations.
109. Senegal commended the adoption of national action plans to improve the living
conditions of children, women and persons with disabilities. It welcomed measures to
combat impunity, especially the establishment of the Extraordinary Chambers. Senegal
made recommendations.
110. Serbia noted that steps were being taken to establish an independent national human
rights institution, to strengthen the independence of judges and prosecutors and to reform
the prison system. Serbia made recommendations.
111. Australia expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of assembly and
association, particularly the recent disproportionate violence against protesters, including
detention without trial. Noting allegations of electoral irregularities in 2013, it welcomed
the stated commitment to undertake electoral reforms. Australia made recommendations.
112. Slovakia encouraged Cambodia to ratify additional human rights treaties. Referring
to reports of intimidation and threats against human rights defenders, it invited Cambodia to
engage in a meaningful dialogue with them and to ensure their protection. It urged
Cambodia to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur, other special procedures mandate
holders and OHCHR. Slovakia made recommendations.
113. On the reports of irregularities in relation to the election in July 2013, the delegation
cited the example of the indelible ink and stated that the ink was so effective that it had
remained on voters’ fingers for a month after the elections. The delegation also discredited
the reports of irregularities concerning voter registration and the allegation that the election
was not conducted transparently, emphasizing that effective measures were in place to
address discrepancies or problems.
114. On the efforts to combat corruption, the delegation referred to the Anti-Corruption
Law, which was adopted in 2010 in line with the relevant international conventions, and the
existence of the National Anti-Corruption Council and the national anti-corruption unit.
The delegation noted that great efforts were being made to disseminate and enforce the
Anti-Corruption Law and many offenders had been prosecuted.
115. On the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the delegation affirmed
that Cambodia strictly followed the internal rules of the Chambers and never interfered with
its work. National auditors were in place to monitor and prevent corruption within the
institution. The delegation also added that in the past year, Cambodia had paid $1.7 million
for utilities for the Chambers, including electricity and transport, and $1.8 million for the
salaries of the national staff.
116. On land issues, the delegation explained that the land law and other relevant
regulations, as well as the necessary mechanisms for implementation, were in place to
protect the rights of the people. Once the land was titled, it was for the courts to settle
disputes. Individuals who lived on State-owned land were usually provided with two
options, either to accept a proposed development project on the same spot, or be relocated.
For those who lived on private land, the Government facilitated a mutually acceptable
solution with the private companies concerned.
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