Articles by: VOKK - Voice of Kampuchea-Krom

UNPO, HIHR and KKF hold Second Symposium on the Khmer-Krom’s Right to Self-Determination

On Saturday 1 June 2019, the Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF), the Hawaii Institute for Human Rights (HIHR) and the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) held their Second Symposium on the Khmer-Krom’s Right to Self-Determination. The event, which took  place at the Peace Palace in the Hague, commemorated the forced merger of Cochinchina with Annam and Tonkin to form the State […]

Khmer Kampuchea Krom Community members gather in Phnom Penh to mark the 70th anniversary of the loss of historic territory to Vietnam, June 4, 2019. Photo: Prey Nokor News

Cambodia’s Opposition Backs Khmer Kampuchea Krom Community Stance on Vietnam

The banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) on Tuesday vowed to back Khmer Kampuchea Krom in their quest for self-determination in Vietnam and recovery of territory ceded by France to Vietnam in 1949. The CNRP support came as at least 2,000 ethnic Khmer Krom and a representative of King Sihamoni participated in a Buddhist ceremony to commemorate the 70th […]

UNPO releases the first of a series of newsletters dedicated to the plight of the Khmer-Krom

UNPO releases the first of a series of newsletters dedicated to the plight of the Khmer-Krom

Have you ever heard of the Khmer-Krom people living both in Vietnam and in various diasporas around the world? Were you aware that the Vietnamese government has been enforcing assimilation policies in schools with the purpose of acculturating Khmer-Krom children? Did you know that today many Buddhist monks are persecutedby the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their religious beliefs? As the […]

2018 Happy New Year Message from KKF Executive President

2018 Happy New Year Message from KKF Executive President

Friday, December 22, 2017 Dear KKF Members, Supporters, and Friends: With the holidays upon us and the 2018 fast approaching, on behalf of the Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF), I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday and wishing the New Year brings tremendous joy and good luck for you that take you to newer heights of […]

The Khmer Kampuchea association says Khmer Krom are often denied ID cards. KT/Mai Vireak

Khmer Krom plan human rights rally

The Khmer Kampuchea Krom for Human Rights and Development Association has announced plans to hold a rally in Siem Reap province to celebrate Human Rights Day next month. A letter issued by the association over the weekend said the organisation wanted to raise awareness of the issues facing Khmer Krom people on December 10. The letter said Khmer Krom people […]

HRC36 Side-Event: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2017: A Dream for Unrepresented Nations and Peoples?

HRC36 Side-Event: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2017: A Dream for Unrepresented Nations and Peoples?

On 14 September 2017, the Nonviolent Radical Party, Transnational and Transparty and the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) organised a side-event to the 36th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Bringing together victims and activists, this side-event, entitled “Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2017: A Dream for Unrepresented Nations and Peoples?” offered a platform for […]

New Effort to Honor Khmer Krom Fighters Allied With US in Vietnam War

New Effort to Honor Khmer Krom Fighters Allied With US in Vietnam War

By Men Kimseng l VOA WASHINGTON — Fifty years ago, U.S. Army Captain Steve Yedinak returned home from Vietnam believing that he had led covert operations that contributed significantly to the U.S. efforts to counter communist infiltration from the North into South Vietnam. Yedinak, now 77, left behind more than 200 local troops who had fought alongside U.S. forces. Ethnic Cambodians living in […]

KKF Activities in 2017

KKF Activities in 2017

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KKF reports about Khmer Krom issues to Australian Government

KKF reports about Khmer Krom issues to Australian Government

From May 20 to May 30, 2017, the KKF delegation from the United States, led by Mr. Moni Mau, KKF Vice-President, Venerable Ratana Yeong, Director of Information, Dr. Joshua Cooper, and KKF Senior Advisor went visit the KKF chapters in Australia to update the members about KKF’s activities and goals. Importantly, on May 26, the delegation from the US and […]

NGOs demand ID cards for Kampuchea Krom

NGOs demand ID cards for Kampuchea Krom

Three local NGOs are to request a meeting with the Interior Minister to discuss the granting of ID cards to Kampuchea Krom people living in Cambodia. Son Chum Chuon, senior programme director at the Khmer Kampuchea Krom for Human Rights and Development Association, said his organisation would send a letter next month to ask for a meeting with Minister Sar […]