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PM Hun Manet Shares Eight Recommendations to Promote Gender Equality (Video inside)
Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 11 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared eight recommendations for the Ministry of Women's Affairs to further promote gender equality across sectors, speaking on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 11) during the closing of the 2023 annual meeting of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
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Seven Cambodian Refugees Still Detained by Police in Thailand
Seven Cambodian refugees, who were detained by Thai immigration police at a Paris Peace Agreements training session in Bangkok, are still being held at the immigration detention center, although it has been over two weeks now.
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Justice Ministry Rolls Out Campaigns to Expedite Court Hearings, Review Irregularities
The Justice Ministry has rolled out two campaigns to speed up court hearings and resolve alleged irregularities in the justice system in order to enhance transparency and quality. The campaigns, including the set up of out-of-court settlements, have been lauded by civil society groups.
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Out-of-court settlements come into effect March 1
The National Authority for Out-of-Court Dispute Resolution will begin receiving complaints from citizens to review and mediate from March 1 onward.
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Advocate for migrant rights persists despite threats from Thai and Cambodian officials
This article by Klaing Kimhuoy was originally published by Prachatai, an independent news site in Thailand.
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Why Cambodia’s Government Cannot Win Its Fight Against Corruption
As demonstrated by the scourge of hit-and-run violence on the nation’s roads, the political system rests on the idea that some people are more equal than others.
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Wife says detained critic willing to apologize for online comments
The wife of a detained government critic who was severely beaten by thugs in September said on Monday that her husband regrets recent Facebook comments he’s made and wants to apologize to Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, former Prime Minister Hun Sen.
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Police detain environmentalists for weekly rally
Cambodian authorities detained and released 13 members of the Mother Nature environmental activist group on Sunday for holding a rally to raise awareness about the country’s largest island of Koh Kong Krau.
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Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues
Hun Sen, president of Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), said January 7 marks “Victory Day”, reminding citizens that liberal parties in Cambodia have constantly strengthened democracy, human rights and rule of law since the end of the genocide.
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Cambodian Government Critic Arrested for Facebook Post
Ny Nak’s arrest comes four months after he was beaten up in broad daylight in the capital Phnom Penh.
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Do carbon credits really help communities that keep forests standing?
Tucked away in a little-visited corner of eastern Cambodia is a tiny “sea of forest” that undulates near Roeung Haeng’s home.
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Cambodian Garment Workers Suffer Effects of Climate Change
Climate change is not a future concern for garment workers, but one that is already affecting their lives in the present, with over two-thirds of them presently suffering the effects of global warming, according to a report by NGO-CEDAW.
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Critic faces charges after mocking government on Facebook
A government critic who was severely beaten by assailants on the streets of Phnom Penh in September was arrested Friday on charges of incitement and defamation after he made a Facebook comment that mocked the Ministry of Commerce.
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Lower Court Judges, Prosecutors Involved in “Procedural Misconducts” – Adhoc
Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (Adhoc) has published a report alleging misconduct by judges and prosecutors during trials, urging the Justice Ministry to examine them and mete out administrative penalties.
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Thai police arrest 2 suspects in assault of Cambodian activist
Thai police have arrested two suspects in an attack near Bangkok of a Cambodian activist who has been leading civic workshops for Cambodian workers living in Thailand.
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Thai police detain 10 Cambodians during workshop in Bangkok
Thai immigration police arrested 10 Cambodians during a civic workshop in Bangkok last week, several activists have told Radio Free Asia.
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Jan 30 Fixed For Kem Sokha’s Appeal As Civil Societies Hope For Political Space Restoration
The Court of Appeal will hear former opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal against his treason conviction this January 30, as civil societies call on the new government to restore the political situation and human rights in the country.
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Sen. Markey calls for release of political prisoners in Cambodia
The imprisonment of political prisoners in Cambodia, including Cambodian-American citizen and lawyer Theary Seng, was the subject of a letter sent by Sen. Ed Markey to Secretary of State Antony Blinken earlier this month.
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Ministry urged to extend NSSF coverage; CSOs submit request
A senior official from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said 17 trade unions and civil society organisations (CSOs) had previously submitted over 20 requests, proposing that the authority enhance and broaden National Social Security Fund (NSSF) services in an effective, transparent and accountable manner.
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STT Report: Forced Evictions in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Takeo Pushed People into Debt Crisis
A report by NGO Sahmakum Teang Tnaut Organization (STT) revealed that people who are forcibly evicted from their homes without proper resettlement are burdened with debt, have low access to food, while children experience disruptive education and are subject to child labor.
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