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Em Theay, one of Cambodia’s Grand Khmer Classical Dancers and Teachers, Passes Away
Em Theay, a Khmer classical dancer who had become a legend—and a beloved one—in the field for her knowledge of this art she had first learned in the 1930s, passed away shortly after midnight on June 15.
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Covid-19 continues to spread in garment factories, where workers cannot avoid a crowd
When garment factories in Phnom Penh resumed operations last month after the lockdown, officials and factory owners insisted workers would be safe. Factories were to divide workers into two shifts to allow for adequate social distancing; and testing, tracing, and vaccinations would help contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Methanol awareness campaign begins
The General Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Prevention (CCF) has launched a nationwide campaign to inspect the production of rice wine and educate citizens about using methanol in wine products. This initiative followed more than 30 deaths connected to rice wine poisoning in Kampong Chhnang, Kampot and Kandal provinces in May.
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Negotiations fail in land dispute linked to new Phnom Penh airport
Negotiations between authorities and people affected by development of the massive new Phnom Penh airport outside the city in Kandal province have failed yet again as officials stand firm on a land compensation price that has previously been rejected by villagers.
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Opinion: Riverside Evictions Aren’t Just Cruel. They’re Also a Covid-19 Risk
Hundreds of families who live in floating houses on the shores of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers in as many as six districts on the outskirts of Phnom Penh are being threatened with eviction with just over a week’s notice.
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Cambodia Gold Mine News Prompts Pollution Concerns
News that an industrial-scale gold mine will launch operations this month in eastern Cambodia’s Mondulkiri province has raised local fears in a region already hit by widespread pollution from toxic waste, sources say.
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Cambodia Gold Mine News Prompts Pollution Concern
News that an industrial-scale gold mine will launch operations this month in eastern Cambodia’s Mondulkiri province has raised local fears in a region already hit by widespread pollution from toxic waste, sources say.
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State-run markets fully reopen despite high COVID-19 numbers
Vendors have slowly begun to return to their stalls as Phnom Penh’s public markets fully reopened on Tuesday following an announcement by municipal authorities on Monday.
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Defense Says Ream Tour Was Sincere, US ‘Striving to Create New Problems
The Defense Ministry has further responded to a U.S. complaint on Friday that a defense attache was denied “full access” to Ream naval base during a tour, saying it had shown the U.S. delegation new constructions of concern.
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‘Stop Covid’ QR Code report denounced
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and Ministry of Health deplored an article by the Hong Kong-based Asia Times which reported that China was squeezing Cambodia to obtain private data accumulated from the country’s Covid-19 QR code-based location and contact tracing app.
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Floating Fish Farms Drift Upstream as Eviction Deadline Hits
Floating fish farms floated 5 km north temporarily, those without fish worked to dismantle their homes, and some moved onto a wooden platform on shore, as the deadline for Phnom Penh floating communities’ evictions passed this weekend.
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Ex-Opposition Senator Gets Government Position After Return From Exile
A former opposition senator has been appointed to a government position after returning from exile in Sweden, where she was evading an 18-month prison sentence for accusing Prime Minister Hun Sen of ordering the assassination of political analyst Kem Ley.
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Cambodia Says U.S. Creating ‘New Scenarios’ About Controversial Ream Visit
Cambodia has accused the U.S. of “creating scenarios” in relation to a much-hyped visit to Ream Naval Base last week, a tour that was meant to allay U.S. concerns of an alleged Chinese military presence at the base.
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NagaWorld Union Meets With Labor Ministry, Mediation Planned Next Week
NagaWorld union representatives met with the Labor Ministry on Monday as the workers accuse the Phnom Penh casino of trying to destroy the union through mass layoffs targeting top labor leaders and those active in support.
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10 to 20 Percent of Inmates Got Covid-19 at Infected Prisons
Ten to 20 percent of inmates at infected prisons — likely thousands of prisoners — were found with Covid-19, as a prison official said that weeks of concealing the extent of the outbreak was about preventing riots and protecting prison guards.
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WHO: Cambodia at Pivotal Moment with COVID-19 Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Cambodia’s COVID-19 outbreak will only get worse without more effective interventions and community participation in efforts to stem the spread of the virus, noting that COVID-19 is now circulating throughout the country.
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‘Stop Covid’ QR Code report denounced
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and Ministry of Health deplored an article by the Hong Kong-based Asia Times which reported that China was squeezing Cambodia to obtain private data accumulated from the country’s Covid-19 QR code-based location and contact tracing app.
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Trial Elections Scheduled in Two Weeks With New Technology
Mock elections across all provinces will be held on June 20 to trial a new vote-tallying system involving technology funded by Japan, the E.U. and China, ahead of upcoming 2022 commune elections that are scheduled for next June.
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US Official Doesn’t Get Full Access to Ream Base, Calls Off Visit
The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh said a defense attaché was not granted “full access” to Ream Naval Base during a much-hyped visit on Friday, after a senior U.S. State Department official questioned the alleged presence of Chinese military personnel at the base.
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Phnom Penh authorities begin tearing down floating communities
Families living in floating communities along Phnom Penh’s rivers are being driven from their homes as local authorities began tearing down floating houses, fish farms and other informal settlements on Saturday. The demolition comes at the end of a one-week notice period ordering the largely ethnic Vietnamese fishing communities to leave due to what authorities described as environmental concerns.
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