Prey Lang forest activists concern over illegal logging amid C-19

Forest protection activists in Kampong Thom province have expressed concern over increased illegal logging in Prey Lang forest as authorities are preoccupied with the recent COVID-19 situation.

Artists to draw for gender cause

The Ministry of Women's Affairs is running a graphic and 15-word message design competition on Facebook, which is part of the World 16 Day Campaign Event to call for the stop on violence against women.

Event marking end of Khmer Rouge gives way to Covid-19

The recent Covid-19 outbreak has forced the government to cancel a formal event to mark the creation of the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation (known by its French acronym, FUNSK) which led to the toppling of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime.

Poser over whether State of Emergency is needed to stem virus spread

US Embassy celebrates human rights relations, Malin says ‘not the time’

The US Embassy in Phnom Penh has celebrated US-Cambodia relations on democracy and human rights to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, but a senior Cambodian official has said it is the wrong time to celebrate.

Bar Association recruits students for legal training

The Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) has announced the recruitment of 60 individuals into the 18th class of law students through entrance examinations at the Centre for Lawyers Training & Legal Professional Improvement (LTC).

Event marking end of Khmer Rouge gives way to Covid-19

The recent Covid-19 outbreak has forced the government to cancel a formal event to mark the creation of the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation (known by its French acronym, FUNSK) which led to the toppling of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime.

More than 6,600 disabled employed in the Kingdom

Prime Minister Hun Sen said the government has a clear vision to ensure persons with disabilities and their families have good quality of life, with 6,652 of them currently employed by the public and private sector.

PM urges virus unity ahead of UN meet

Prime Minister Hun Sen will call upon the international community for stronger regional and global solidarity and cooperation to effectively combat the Covid-19 pandemic at an upcoming UN meeting.

CNRP leaders plot return for hearing

Leaders of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), who have been living in self-exile abroad, have announced their plan to return to Cambodia on January 4 next year.

Kong Korm, challenging but constructive politician

Around 1950, a 10-year-old Cambodian boy from Kampong Cham province plucked up the courage to enroll at a Khmer school in a Buddhist monastery.

Traffic police told to halt law enforcement

National Police chief Neth Savoeun has ordered a temporary halt to strict traffic law enforcement in Phnom Penh due to the recent Covid-19 community transmission.

Garment workers fear heightened risk of contracting COVID-19

The Cambodian Labour Confederation (CLC) has urged garment factory workers to strictly follow the Ministry of Health's recommendations on preventing the spread of the novel Coronavirus disease amid fears after community transmission was detected.

Cambodia calls for more Asean-EU cooperation on pandemic response

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn yesterday called on Asean and the European Union to strengthen 'unity, solidarity and an effective multilateralism' to fight against the global health crisis sparked by COVID-19.

Former opposition lawmaker announces return to Kingdom

The court-dissolved CNRP's former leadership has ordered those named in a Phnom Penh Municipal Court summons and who are currently living in exile to return to Cambodia on January 4, 2021.

Gathering of over 20 people prohibited in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Prime Minister Hun Sen said gatherings of more than 20 people and wedding parties are banned in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province for 15 days to contain the COVID-19 transmission in the community.

Minister: monitor forests by air

Minister of Interior Sar Kheng has instructed all provincial governors, and the Mondulkiri provincial governor in particular, to regularly inspect forests and natural resources in helicopters.

Trials Postponed for Defendants in Phnom Penh Prisons

A rights monitor questioned the Phnom Penh Municipal Court's decision to last week hold a mass trial of opposition supporters as the court announced that trials for defendants in the capital's prisons will be postponed through at least December 14 amid Covid-19 fears.

Rescuers of Kaavan heave a sigh of relief after he lands in Cambodia

After a two-an-half hour effort to unload the Kaavan the elephant's crate safely to the ground after the rescue flight landed at the Siem Reap International Airport, prompting everyone, including Four Paws representatives, singer Cher, Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra and Free the Wild representatives, to heave a sigh of relief.

Gov’t brushes off EU’s concerns on rights

The European Commission again raised concerns about the arrests of opposition activists, the trials of former opposition leader Kem Sokha and union leader Rong Chhun, and the EU's partial withdrawal of the 'Everything But Arms' trade scheme in a meeting on Friday.