Campaign 2008: Death Toll

An unofficial tally of homicides related to the July 27, 2008, national elections.

1. Former CPP Activist Killed: Rights Group ( 13 May 2008 )
2. NRP activist found dead on the street in Kandal province ( 17 May 2008 )
   

This list is by no means exhaustive. It only counts election-related or possibly election-related murders that are reported on the web. Injuries are not counted. Your contributions and corrections are humbly encouraged, either in comments or via email.

MURDER BY NUMBERS: A HISTORICAL COMPARISON

July 2003 National Elections

• Sam Rainsy and Human Rights Watch say 13

February 2002 Commune Elections

• The Cambodian Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights says 17

July 1998 National Elections

• COHCHR says “at least twenty-two”
• The BBC says “up to 100″
• Sam Rainsy says “dozens”

May 1993 National Elections

• COHCHR says “at least 100″