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Read More Cambodia Again Ranks Second to Last on Rule of Law Index; Officials Dismiss Findings
Once again, Cambodia has placed second to the bottom in an index of 142 countries ranked according to rule of law. The World Justice Project (WJP), an international research and civil society organization, ranked Cambodia one spot above Venezuela, a country in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, and below its war-torn regional neighbor Myanmar, in its annual Rule of Law Index released in October.
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Read More Preah Vihear prison officials deny reports of inmate deaths
Issuing a categorical denial, prison authorities in Preah Vihear province have dismissed reports on social media that there are three to four inmate deaths on a daily basis. The controversy stems from a post on Facebook on November 1 of Las Sotheara Prek Kampi Kratie which made the allegation.
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Read More General Department of Immigration refutes rumours that citizens of some countries have been barred from Cambodia
The spokesperson of the General Department of Immigration has refuted internet rumours that Cambodia is refusing to issue visas for foreigners of Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Indonesian descent.
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Read More UN commits to amplify voice of youth
In a dialogue with youth representatives, the United Nations (UN) made a commitment to ensure that the voice of the youth is included and contributes to society. Six UN agencies came together for an interactive session with youth representatives as per a UNFPA Cambodia Facebook post.
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Read More Cambodia, UN praise their cooperation and vow to strengthen their partnership
Cambodia and UN agencies have lauded their good cooperation and been committed to further fostering their bilateral partnership. In their meeting here at the Peace Palace yesterday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and a delegation of the Executive Boards of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UNICEF, UN-Women and WFP, discussed the strengthening and expansion of the partnership between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the UN agencies in key areas, including health, education, training, social security, climate change, clean energy, gender equality as well as the roles of women and youth.
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Read More Australia supports women, girls’ rights in Cambodia
Australia confirmed its commitment to be a global top country in supporting stronger health impacts and promoting women and girls’ rights in Cambodia. Stephanie Copus Campbell, Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, said during her meeting with Marie Stopes International Cambodia representatives that she is fulfilling the work to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services, and Australia will support the comprehensive health impact.
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Read More Homes, not houses: New village offers fresh start for Phnom Penh families in need
In the heart of Steung Meanchey, one of Cambodia’s most impoverished areas, a new chapter has begun for vulnerable families and children. The Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), in partnership with World Housing, has opened the Lenkov village, a community designed to provide not just shelter but also hope, stability, and opportunity for those who need it most.
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Read More Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight
Cambodian journalism associations are calling for an independent press council—similar to those in other ASEAN countries—to strengthen ethical standards and improve safety for journalists. During an October 31 conference titled Trust in Cambodian News, UNESCO organized a panel with Cambodian journalists and media houses to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and discuss challenges facing the country’s press corps.
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Read More Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight
Cambodian journalism associations are calling for an independent press council—similar to those in other ASEAN countries—to strengthen ethical standards and improve safety for journalists. During an October 31 conference titled Trust in Cambodian News, UNESCO organized a panel with Cambodian journalists and media houses to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and discuss challenges facing the country’s press corps.
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Read More Raising awareness on crimes against journalists
The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024 and is running an online campaign from Tuesday through November 26, 2024. The International Day is observed on November 2 each year, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the startlingly high rates of violence against journalists and the impunity that frequently follows these acts.
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Read More Cambodia detains over 1,000 foreigners after trafficking tip-off
More than 1,000 foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals, have been detained by Cambodian authorities following a tip by South Korean media that probed complaints of its citizens being tricked and trafficked into scam compounds. One report said they were all believed to be involved with torture, while another said the numbers included Chinese and South Koreans who had been trafficked into a compound named as Mango Park in central Kampong Speu province.
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Read More False information about tourist resort from RFA refuted
The Prey Veng Provincial Department of Tourism states it completely rejects the spread of false information by Radio Free Asia in a report entitled ‘Mountain business affects tourism in Ba Phnom region’.
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Read More Tourism Ministry Denies South Korean TV’s Misleading Scam Operation Broadcast
The Tourism Ministry echoed the National Police in denying a misleading report by a South Korean media outlet which alleged that Koreans and other foreigners were trafficked and forced to work in online scam operations. The ministry was concerned about the impact of the report on international tourists visiting Cambodia.
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Read More 7 Indian nationals who fell victims to Cambodia job scam to reach home today
Seven youths, hailing from Maniyoor near Vadakara, who are victims of a job scam in Cambodia are on their way back home. They managed to escape illegal detention and took refuge at the Indian embassy.
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Read More GBV Safe App: New tool leads fight against gender-based violence
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat gender-based violence (GBV) across Cambodia, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), with funding from the Wesley Zaidan Foundation, has partnered with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Child Helpline Cambodia (CHC) to launch the “GBV Safe App – (Our Safety App)”. The mobile application, designed to offer critical resources and support services to women and girls experiencing harassment, abuse or violence, will officially launch on November 25, marking the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
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Read More Mech Dara’s Lawyer Requests Court To Return His Belongings
Award-winning journalist Mech Dara’s lawyer, Duch Piseth, filed a request at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on October 28 to retrieve Dara’s possessions following his release on bail last week. Piseth told CamboJA News that he hopes the court will consider returning his client’s personal belongings such as his wallet with his national ID card, ATM card, money and two smartphones.
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Read More 1,000 Foreign Workers Found in Raid on Suspected Kampong Speu Scam Compound
Around 1000 foreign nationals, mainly Chinese and Koreans, were detained by the National Police following a raid on a housing complex in Kampong Speu province, which prior reports have linked to suspected scam operations. The October 24 raid came a day after a South Korean news outlet published an investigative report identifying the Kampong Speu compound, known as Mango Park, as a cyber-scam hub trafficking Korean to scam other and allegedly colluding with local law enforcement.
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Read More Villagers Questioned Over Failure to Obtain Permission for Paris Peace Agreements Celebration
Nine villagers and a monk were questioned by police and allowed to return home after signing a contract related to the dissemination of Paris Peace Agreements’ information in Kampot province. A civil society group noted that the space for freedom of expression and to assemble has tightened. Approximately 10 villagers, including a monk, gathered at a public park to mark the 33rd Paris Peace Agreements on Wednesday, in Kampot city.
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Read More Cambodian journalist freed on bail after apologising for 'harmful' posts
Oct 24 (Reuters) - An award-winning Cambodian journalist who was arrested on charges of inciting social unrest was freed on bail on Thursday, a day after the government released a video of the investigative reporter apologising. Mech Dara, who is known for exposing corruption and human trafficking, had been held in pre-trial detention since Oct. 1, and faces up to two years in prison. His arrest drew concern from rights groups and the U.S. government.
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Read More Journalist who exposed Cambodia’s scam industry released by authorities
Mech Dara, one of Cambodia’s most prominent journalists, known for exposing the country’s billion-dollar scam industry, has been released on bail after a video of him apologising to the country’s leaders appeared in pro-government media. Dara was arrested last month while travelling with his family, and charged with incitement over social media posts. On Wednesday a government-friendly site published a video of Dara, wearing a prison uniform, apologising and asking for forgiveness for various social media posts. He had been held in a cramped cell with more than a hundred inmates for more than three weeks.
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