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Civil society groups decry deportation of CNRP asylum seekers
The recent deportations of three members of the outlawed Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) from Thailand to Cambodia has been criticized by a number of civil society groups for blatantly violating their rights as refugees recognised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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Family and Colleagues Demand Justice for Murdered CNRP Activist
Following the brutal slaying of 31-year-old Sin Khon, an activist for the outlawed Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) in the early hours of Nov. 21, family and friends of Khon have called on the authorities to ensure a thorough and independent investigation is carried out.
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Cambodia Asks, Should Internships Be Paid?
More Cambodians are debating the issue of whether or not internships should be paid, as an increasing number of students now seek opportunities to intern and boost their skills before joining an increasingly competitive job market.
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Interior Ministry spokesman warns CNHP chief not to flee the country
The Ministry of Interior spokesman has warned Cambodia National Heart Party (CNRP) interim president Seam Pluk not to flee the country to seek political asylum abroad because he is being sued by the ministry for allegedly using fraudulent thumbprints in the membership list.
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CNHP to file lawsuit over rejection of validation
The opposition Cambodia National Heart Party (CNHP) will file a complaint to the Supreme Court over the Interior Ministry’s decision not to validate it for allegedly using fraudulent thumbprints in the membership list.
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Cambodian opposition activist slashed to death during festival
An activist and member of Cambodia’s banned opposition party was slashed to death over the weekend as annual Water Festival celebrations in the capital Phnom Penh drew to a close, sources in the country told RFA.
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UN condemns Thailand for deporting third Cambodian refugee
who represented the now dissolved Cambodian opposition party at district government level and was a vocal critic of Prime Minister Hun Sen's government -- fled to Thailand more than four years ago.
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Suspect Arrested in Rape and Murder of Female Student in Kampong Cham Province
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a female student in Kampong Cham Province, according to Sam Piseth, governor of Chamkar Leu District in Kampong Cham.
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Updated: CNRP Activist Slain Overnight in Phnom Penh, Witness Recalls Slashing
An opposition activist was killed around 1 a.m. Sunday in Phnom Penh, with a witness saying she saw him running from near Wat Chas as assailants slashed his body with a sword.
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A Buddhist Monk Can Mimic Wild Animal Sounds, Making Them Trust and Approach Him
Living in the Metta Nature Forest in Kampong Speu Province, Socheath can imitate the sounds of several animals as well as the sounds they use to convey messages to one another. Those animals include gibbons—more specifically the Hylobates Pilatus—monkeys, peacocks, bears, wild chickens, roosters, parrots and many more.
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Police Rescue Cambodian Woman From Try Pheap SEZ, Deny She Was Sold
On Wednesday night, a Cambodian woman posted a call for help on Facebook.“Do you know the number for the police? I was sold to work for Chinese. Now I’m in Pursat on a rocky mountain.”
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From Timber to Human Trafficking: Rescued Victims Allege Major Scam Operations in Tycoon’s SEZ
A remote, city-like compound owned by U.S.-blacklisted tycoon Try Pheap is housing online scam operations of thousands of workers rife with forced labor, detention and unexplained deaths, trafficking victims and rescuers allege.
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Information Minister Rebuffs Governor: Arresting Journalists Is Wrong
In a rejection of a provincial leader’s push for hardline monitoring of journalists, the head of the Ministry of Information this week denounced the arbitrary detention of two reporters and urged authorities to more closely cooperate with media workers.
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Advertising Buoys Alcohol Consumption, Concerning Some in Cambodia
According to the ads, these drinks taste delicious, improve sleep, and serve as a symbol as national pride. There are stronger inducements, too. Some breweries offer rewards. Get lucky and your beer can might win you a motorcycle, car, or cash. Or even just a free can of beer.
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Cambodia urged to set free all political prisoners
A global rights body has urged the European Union (EU) to press Cambodia into freeing all political prisoners from its jails ahead of the annual Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to be held in Phnom Penh later this month.
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As Airport Project Set to Swallow Village, Protesters Petition Hun Sen
Dozens of families in a Kandal village have been marked for eviction to develop Phnom Penh’s new international airport, and have petitioned Prime Minister Hun Sen complaining of the state’s compensation offer that they say is a mere 10th of market prices.
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More than 1,000 Takeo Vendors Protest Planned Market Demolition
More than 1,000 market vendors gathered in front of Takeo Provincial Hall to protest the planned construction of a new market that long-serving vendors worry will put Takeo Market out of business, taking their livelihoods with it.
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Video: Residents React to CNRP Dissolution’s Fourth Anniversary
Video: Residents React to CNRP Dissolution’s Fourth Anniversary
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Justice Ministry Denies “Pressure” Led to Release of 27 Activists
Ministry of Justice spokesperson Chin Malin on Nov. 15 reiterated that the government had released political prisoners and jailed activists in line with court procedures and once again stressed that it was not due to foreign pressure.
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Interview: ‘This will not change my commitment to fight against a dictatorial regime’
A Cambodia court has ordered the confiscation and forced sale of property owned by the country’s former opposition leader Sam Rainsy to pay the plaintiffs in defamation judgements against him. A Phnom Penh court issued four orders in early November to sell off the former headquarters of the banned Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), a building owned Sam Rainsy and his wife, Tioulong Somura.
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