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UPF warns politicians against slandering and insulting it
In reaction to an accusation made by former-opposition leader Sam Rainsy, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in Cambodia called on all politicians or third parties not to damage its dignity and reputation by exaggerating about its motives and insulting its founder.
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UPF-Cambodia Urges Politicians or Third Parties to Uphold Dignity and Value
Universal Peace Federation-Cambodia (UPF) urged politicians or third parties to uphold their dignity and values without exaggerating and distorting the truth, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Monday.
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Kem Sokha Trial: The Case So Far
Sokha’s main opposition CNRP had made electoral gains against the ruling CPP before his arrest in September 2017, when he was accused of working with the U.S. to topple the government. The party was outlawed two months later.
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Dismissed After a 26-Year Stint at NagaWorld: ‘My Heart Dropped’
Sorm Sopha had moved to Phnom Penh and started selling petroleum on the side of the road to support her young family. But back in 1995, there were too many competitors trying to make it by opening small shops in the city.
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Public defenders programme expanding legal aid provision
In 2021, the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia’s (BAKC) public defenders programme assigned lawyers to work on 5,182 cases involving 8,425 impoverished people. Of the total, there were 1,453 juvenile cases.
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Cambodia promotes sustainable forest management for climate response
The wildfires burning Australia in 2019, the raging wildfires in California of the United States of America in August, the catastrophic floods in Germany and some European countries in July, and the recent heatwave with some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in Canada and North America killing hundreds of people manifest the grave threats of climate change posed to humanity.
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With no solution in sight, NagaWorld strikers seek intervention from embassies
About 25 NagaWorld employees began submitting petitions to foreign embassies on Monday seeking help in urging the Cambodian government to resolve their labor dispute and release eight union leaders and representatives now imprisoned on charges of incitement.
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NagaWorld Workers, Admitting Fatigue One Month Into Strike, Take 1,300 Signatures Around Embassies
On Monday, around 20 workers took a petition with around 1,300 thumbprints to six embassies and consulates: France, Britain, Canada, Germany, Singapore and the E.U. They further plan to submit the documents to the delegations of Malaysia, India, Japan, Czech Republic, Australia, South Korea, U.S. and Indonesia.
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Experts Offer Advice for Students Heading to University
Some students have voiced their concerns over how to prepare for university and what subjects to choose, others meanwhile feel confident—experts have weighed in to give tips to struggling students.
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Two-Star Police General Asks for Leniency Over Covid-19 Lockdown Party
A two-star police general and two associates who were sentenced to 18-months in prison for having drinks during the Covid-19 lockdown last April pleaded for sentence reductions at the Supreme Court on Monday.
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CHRC slams HRW annual report as ‘politically motivated’
The government has hit back at the Human Rights Watch annual report which claimed the human rights situation in Cambodia continues to deteriorate, accusing HRW of having a political agenda to only criticise and not focusing on the people’s interest.
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The Cambodia Government Rejects the Conclusions of Human Rights Watch’s Report
Chak Sopheap, the executive director of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), said that rejecting allegations is the habit of the Cambodian government, which aims to protect its reputation and practices.
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No payment required for travellers taking rapid Covid tests on arrival
Ministry of Health officials said there would be no payment required for the rapid Covid-19 tests given to travellers who arrive in Cambodia from November 15 onwards after the quarantine requirement is lifted for fully vaccinated people.
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Capital to impose fines for improper rubbish disposal
The Phnom Penh Municipal Hall has reminded the public to separate their rubbish, as strict measures, including fines and other legal action, will be imposed soon.
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Garment workers struggle to repay debt as pandemic continues to dampen sector
Roeung Chanthy, a 41-year-old worker at the Yida garment factory in Kandal province’s Kien Svay district, is struggling to repay a debt of more than $10,000 after her husband passed away four months ago.
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NEC explains changes in election rules to parties, to no avail
The National Election Committee (NEC) has explained the changes in election rules and procedures to three political parties which had demanded that the electoral body keep them unchanged as in the previous elections.
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Cambodia’s Internet May Soon Be Like China’s: State-Controlled
Sopheap Chak, the executive director of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, said the timing of the new law was unsettling, given upcoming elections.
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One student in international school found infected with Omicron variant in capital
Health officials had reportedly discovered that one of the nine COVID-19 positive cases detected at the Pannasastra International School located at Borey Piphop Thmey, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok has been infected with the Omicron variant.
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Workers Get ‘Last Call’ From NagaWorld to Quit Strike
For 10 days since the violent arrest of NagaWorld union leader Chhim Sithar, casino workers have continued to arrive at National Assembly Rd. at 2 p.m. daily. Police quickly put up barricades, cordoning them off on a stretch of street in front of Royal Group’s Soho Mall.
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Young Take Lead in Deforestation Battle
Young Cambodians have taken part in a campaign to curb demand for luxury wooden furniture, which has been fueling deforestation.
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