Two tried for trafficking women abroad for marriage

Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday tried a woman and her younger brother who allegedly trafficked three Cambodian women for marriage to Chinese men in China last year.

Rott Mony’s bail plea denied

The Appeal Court on Thursday rejected the plea for bail by Rath Rott Mony, a suspected filmmaker who has been “temporarily detained” over accusations of “incitement to discriminate” for his alleged role in a documentary shown last October by RT, formerly Russia Today.

Australian nabbed over sexual abuse of six boys

Siem Reap Provincial Police on Tuesday arrested an Australian tourist who allegedly sexually abused six boys, aged 11 to 14, in Siem Reap city.

Thorough investigation urged into ranger shooting incident

The World Wildlife Fund has called on police to conduct a thorough investigation into who shot and injured park ranger Cheng Chanty during a patrol of the Sre Pok protected area in Mondulkiri province last week.

Rural road work continues to boost livelihoods

The Rural Development Ministry last year paved more than 40,000 kilometres of roads in rural areas to accommodate business travel.

Court of Appeal upholds denial of bail for Russia Today news fixer

The Appeal Court yesterday upheld the municipal court’s decision to keep Russia Today news fixer Rath Rott Mony in detention pending trial.

CHRC defends nation’s rights record

The head of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee met with representatives of the United Nation’s Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday to defend the Kingdom’s human rights track record during the Universal Periodic Review.

Cambodia receives UN human rights guidance

Cambodia received comments from 73 UN member states that made a total of 202 recommendations for the Kingdom to improve its human rights record, in the third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.

Tea Banh slams EBA meddlers

Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tea Banh on Wednesday criticised those urging foreign countries to cancel Cambodia’s Everything But Arms (EBA) trade preferences with the EU, saying they were looking for a “colour revolution”.

NEC tells officials to prep for upcoming council election

The National Election Committee yesterday called on political parties and election officials to ensure fairness in the upcoming sub-national council election.

NCMD urges provincial governors to protect zones

The National Committee for the Management and Development of Coastal Zone has urged four provincial administrations to protect coastal zones and prevent illegal encroachment of coastal zones.

RT news fixer attends closed-door bail hearing

The Court of Appeal yesterday held a closed-door bail hearing for Russia Today news fixer Rath Rott Mony, who was charged over his role in the production of a controversial sex trafficking documentary.

‘Filmmaker’s’ bail hearing begins

The Appeal Court on Wednesday heard the plea for bail by Rath Rott Mony, a suspected filmmaker who has been “temporarily detained” over accusations of “incitement to discriminate” for his alleged role in a documentary by RT, formerly Russia Today.

Military police to investigate allegations of Sihanoukville violence

Sao Sokha, the commander of the National Military Police, on Wednesday warned of legal action against the Preah Sihanouk provincial unit if it was found to have used excessive force against villagers during clashes in Prey Nop district last Thursday.

Police to probe Sihanoukville clash

The National Military Police has established a fact-finding commission to investigate the use of firearms during a clash between police and residents over a 71-hectare land dispute in Preah Sihanouk province’s Korky village last week.

Nearly 70 workers faint after woman pricks finger in factory

Nearly 70 workers at the QMI Garment Factory yesterday fainted after a worker accidental pricked her finger, drawing blood, in Kandal province’s Ang Snuol district.

Sam Rainsy would be ‘beaten or killed’ if he ever returns

Political analyst Lao Mong Hay has predicted that Sam Rainsy would be jailed, beaten or killed if he ever returned to the Kingdom as he has claimed he would.

Families to get more land as compensation in dispute

Koh Kong provincial authorities have prepared additional land plots in Kiri Sakor district’s Koh Sdech commune for 184 families who had a land dispute with the Union Development Group and were compensated with between half a hectare and two hectares in 2016.

NGO: Phnom Penh’s poorest are neglected

A local NGO has raised significant concerns over waste management among Phnom Penh’s poorest and most marginalised communities, warning of the need for improved governance, in a report released on Tuesday.

Mom, daughter tried over sex procurement