Release Journalist Mech Dara, Uphold Press Freedom!
Jakarta, 1 October 2024 — The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) are deeply concerned by the arrest of Cambodian journalist Mech Dara on 30 September 2024. Dara is renowned for his groundbreaking investigative reporting on human trafficking and the cyber scam industry in Cambodia. Dara was arrested on Monday while travelling with his family […]
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ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
APHR membership has grown exponentially with more than 140 members at present.
Membership includes current and former parliamentarians from across 8 countries in Southeast Asia.
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Release Journalist Mech Dara, Uphold Press Freedom!
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“The remarkable solidarity among APHR's more than 100 MPs from across the region, and the political spectrum, provides support to its members to continue pushing for a Southeast Asia that is fair for everyone.”
Sarah Elago, Philippine MP and APHR member
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) was founded in June 2013 with the objective of promoting democracy and human rights across Southeast Asia. Our founding members include many of the region's most progressive Members of Parliament (MPs), with a proven track record of human rights advocacy work.