On December 30, 2009 the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) conducted a Public Forum on Human Rights and Development in Siem Reap Province. Presentations were delivered by five guest speakers: such as local authority, parliamentarian and other organizations. The people at Chi Kraeng Commune had a problem with a land conflict between citizens and business people. This resulted in the local authorities opening fire on citizens, which left four people injured.

The purpose of this Cambodian Center for Human Rights ('CCHR')1 short report (the 'Report') is to analyze the facts and legal implications of the recent events of 11 September 2009 in Oddar Meanchey Province, Kingdom of Cambodia ('Cambodia') (the 'Recent Events').

1.This Amicus Curiae brief (the "Brief") is submitted by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (the "CCHR") pursuant to Rule 33 of the Internal Rules (the "IR") of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (the "ECCC").