Journalists tell Supreme Court that reinvestigation violates rights

Two former Radio Free Asia journalists said during an appeal hearing at the Supreme Court on October 22 that they believe the court is violating their basic rights, saying that the court must clearly define the legal timeframe for its reinvestigation of their case.

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Asean-UN join forces against COVID-19, landmines

Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn has reiterated Cambodia's support for the crucial roles the United Nations is playing in steering global efforts to combat COVID-19.

Ministry issues warning on overseas marriages

A senior official at the Ministry of Interior has called on young Cambodian women to be cautious regarding overseas marriages, which can end up turning sour.

Wives in Distress as Two Ex-CNRP Officials Brought In by Police

Van Sophat was handcuffed just before lunch on Thursday, taken away from his house and rammed into a police car still shirtless, his wife said.

Russia mulls Covid vaccine for Kingdom

Russian ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik announced a partnership with Cambodia on Thursday to study the feasibility of providing Russia-made Covid-19 vaccine to the country.

Ex-CNRP officials urge gov’t to let them return to the country

The court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) operating in exile has called on the government to allow its officials to return to the country without facing arrests, a move shot down by a government spokesman.

PM urges caution as Polish man tests positive for Covid

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported that a 47-year-old Polish man tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving in Cambodia on Monday.

CNRP Requests Travel Access for 9 Summoned Party Members

The banned opposition party on Wednesday requested that the Cambodian government lift travel restrictions and reinstate high-ranking members' passports to clear the way for nine party officials summoned by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court to return to the country.

PM fires back at charity critics

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday hit back at critics who raised suspicions about donors' contributions during disasters in the country.

Disabled data app to track needy

Social affairs officials are being trained to identify people with disabilities through the use of digital technology.

Banteay Meanchey flood victims receive aid

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday provided aid to more than 10,000 families affected by flooding in Banteay Meanchey province's Mongkol Borei district and offered his condolences to the 18 victims who drowned in the province over the past week.

PM pushes help for flood victims

Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged authorities to take care of displaced flood victims to prevent disease outbreaks.

Hun Sen threatens crackdown against Paris Peace Agreements demonstrators

Prime Minister Hun Sen on October 21 warned of a crackdown against demonstrators who join events to mark Paris Peace Agreements Day on October 23, after CNRP acting President Sam Rainsy called for a protest outside the Chinese Embassy while civil society groups are planning a 1,000-strong rally at Freedom Park.

Floodwaters Disrupt Production at Factories, Affecting 16,000 Workers

About 16,000 factory workers are currently unable to go to work due to flooding in Phnom Penh and the provinces of Kandal and Takeo, the Labor Ministry said on Wednesday, with an economist warning of a hit to the economy and rising prices due to the recent extreme weather.

Rainsy, ex-CNRP officials summoned

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has issued warrants ordering Sam Rainsy and eight former senior officials of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) to appear for questioning in relation to 'attack'.

NGOs: Cambodians’ knowledge of basic rights on the decline

A public opinion poll conducted by three NGOs over the past years has found a decrease in the number of people who understand their fundamental freedoms and rights.

CSOs say 1,000 people set to commemorate Paris Peace Accords

Seven civil society organisations, associations and unions will gather at Freedom Park in the capital's Russey Keo district with 1,000 participants to celebrate the 29th Paris Peace Accords on Friday. But the Phnom Penh Municipal Hall has advised that the number should not exceed 120.

Travel goods producers assoc urged

The Ministry of Labour yesterday urged factories and enterprises that produce travel products to form an association, in order to have a representative body for discussions.

Court orders Rainsy, other ex-CNRP officials to appear for hearing

Phnom Penh Municipal Court has summoned Sam Rainsy and eight other former opposition officials to attend their hearing, on attempting to topple the government, on November 11.