Monthly Archives: July 2007

The Rights to Free Expression is Essential in a Real Democracy

OPINION Letter to the Cambodia DailyPublished on September 01 2006BY: CHAK Sopheap It was unbelievable that the lawmakers voted for a new law allowing themselves to be charged with criminal offenses without their immunity first being lifted; (“Legislators vote to … Continue reading

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The Problem of Corruption Runs Deep

OPINION Letter to the Cambodia DailyPublished on June 05, 2006BY: CHAK Sopheap Corruption exists in all countries but it is in the developing world that is most destructive (Report: Firms See Judges as Most Corrupt”, Thursday, page 1). In a … Continue reading

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Eviction Issue: Look to Root Casues of Riot At Tonle Bassac

OPINION Letter to the Cambodia DailyPublished on June 05, 2006BY: CHAK Sopheap I write regarding “Villager Continue to Stake Out Tonle Bassac” (Friday, page 12). With the arrival of rainy season, the situation of these villagers is terribly difficult. Their … Continue reading

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