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Read More Opposition activist’s father detained in drug case
Sok Sunnareth, a military official and the father of opposition activist Sorn Dara, has been charged and detained for “illegal possession of drugs” under Article 40 of the Law on Drug Control.
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Read More Oxfam advocates social security benefits for rubber, banana farmers
A multi-stakeholder discussion on social protection is essential for identifying common solutions that guarantee women farmers and workers live dignified lives since they are vital to the agricultural value chain. These employees have taken advantage of social security programmes, especially the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), which provides a number of benefits.
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Read More Cambodia jails disabled man for ‘incitement’ through social media
A Cambodian rights group has expressed dismay after a court convicted and jailed a disabled, wheelchair-bound man for incitement over his social media comments. Phon Yuth, 40, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for various comments and posts on Facebook, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on Nov. 12.
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Read More To preserve history of KR trials, ECCC launches legacy website
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) announced the beta launch of their new legacy website (www.eccc.gov.kh), dedicated to preserving the history of the Khmer Rouge trials and fostering awareness of the accountability process in Cambodia on Monday.
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Read More PM Hun Manet praises journalists for accurate reporting
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet supported and appreciated the journalists who published accurate news, which contributed to solving the problem at the local level quickly and ensuring that the public received reliable information.
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Read More Six arrested as anti-corruption net widens
As of November 12, six people had been detained by law enforcement and the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), in connection with fraud and corruption cases involving disgraced Okhna Ly Samet. The latest arrest made by the ACU was of Kan Sokkhay, former governor of Lvea Em district in Kandal province. Sokkhay was removed from his position by Prime Minister Hun Manet after it was revealed that he gifted $300,000 to Ly Samet in a fraudulent scheme to obtain the position of governor of Arey Ksattown in the same province.
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Read More PM responds to criticism from commentator
Prime Minister Hun Manet responded to social media commentator Sok Sokun, also known as James Sok, who criticised the new government for focusing only on minor achievements and claimed that some ministers had been inactive for over a year after taking office.
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Read More Foreign media report accuses Biden administration of backing ‘colour revolution’
Cambodia-US relations are suddenly being tested again after a foreign media outlet claimed that it has received leaked documents proving that the Biden Administration has been funding the “colour revolution” movement in Cambodia. The reliability of the report, nevertheless, remains questionable due to its ambiguous nature, while experts of international affairs have expressed a mix of opinions on The Sunday Guardian’s report on Cambodia.
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Read More PM hits back at reports of ITC land sale
Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a clarification, refuting recent media claims that the property of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) was being sold. On November 7, Voice of Democracy (VOD) released a one-minute video making this allegation.
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Read More Prioritize Efforts to Eliminate Non-Communicable Diseases in Cambodia As Cases Rise, PM Orders
With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on the rise, Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for increased attention to eliminate the problem through cooperation, coordination, intervention and investment in agriculture, health, education, social protection, clean water and hygiene, and other related fields.
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Read More New justice ministry social media channel to ‘react, clarify’ to misinformation
The Ministry of Justice has created a new social media page to react to misinformation and provide clarification of any issues that may arise in the field of justice. The “Quick Reaction to Justice Issues” Facebook page is a one-way channel run by a ministry working group. It will explain or clarify concerns which are raised in public discourse or by the media. The page will not accept complaints or responses from the public.
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Read More ACU Cracks Down on Corruption – Takeo Officials Detained Over Alleged Misuse of Power and Bidding Irregularities
Three officials from Takeo Province were placed in pre-trial detention on November 7 after being charged with abuse of power and misconduct while on duty, according to a spokesperson for the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Soy Chanvichet told CamboJA News that Heng Vuthy, Director of Management and Investment Planning at Takeo Provincial Hall, and officers Mam Vichet and Yun Sothon, were arrested on November 5.
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Read More Raid on Phnom Penh Compound Exposes Hundreds of Forced Scammers
On November 6, the national police raided a Phnom Penh compound linked to the trafficking of hundreds of foreign nationals for online scams, drawing calls for greater international cooperation and stronger action against the country’s growing organized crime problem.
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Read More Celebrating Cambodian Women Leaders!
On 25 October 2024, H.E. Derek Yip, the Australian Ambassador to Cambodia, welcomed Ms Stephanie Copus Campbell, Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, to his Residence to celebrate the contributions of Cambodian women leaders, including Australia Awards alumni.
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Read More Rainsy, wife ordered to attend hearing
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has summoned the former president of the court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Sam Rainsy and his wife to attend a lawsuit hearing against them on November 21.
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Read More Elderly Associations in Cambodia Seek Social Protection, Financial Security
Representatives of 247 elderly associations from 25 provinces and cities, which represent over 30,000 individuals, gathered at the fourth National Elderly Forum to urge the government to improve social protection, enhance financial support and address physical and mental health needs.
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Read More KSILA President sentenced to 4 years for incitement
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday sentenced Keut Saray, president of the Khmer Student Intellectual Association (KSILA), to four years in prison after finding him guilty of inciting villagers embroiled in land disputes to resist local authorities.
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Read More Camera trap survey in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains finds 108 species
The first ever camera trap study from Cambodia’s Central Cardamom Mountains has captured footage of 108 wildlife species, including 23 that are threatened with extinction. This survey confirms the area’s importance as a biodiversity hotspot, a recent report says.
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Read More Youth Activist Gets Four Years for ‘Incitement’ in Land Dispute Case
Khmer Students Intelligent League Association (KSILA) president and youth activist Koet Saray was sentenced to four years in prison and fined two million riel on incitement charges by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the morning of November 6.
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Read More 1k workers demand overtime rate reinstatement
More than 1,000 striking workers in Svay Rieng province demanded on Monday that the Royal Decore Electric Co Ltd in Svay Teab district reinstate the 130% of the minimum monthly wage for the night shift, and overtime for day shifts should be voluntary, as it was earlier.
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