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Cambodia Sentences Five Environmental Activists to Jail For ‘Incitement’
A court in Cambodia’s capital sentenced five members of an environmental watchdog to between 18 and 20 months in prison Wednesday for “incitement,” prompting condemnation from family members and rights groups who said the convictions were unjust and had dealt a blow to freedom of expression.
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Government Failing to Investigate Violence Against Journalists, Rights Groups Say
The Cambodian government must investigate and punish perpetrators of crimes and violence against journalists, civil society groups said after releasing a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day on Monday.
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More of Phnom Penh Turned ‘Yellow’ in Easing of Lockdown Restrictions
In a new list of lockdown zones issued by Phnom Penh City Hall Wednesday night, all of the capital’s Boeng Keng Kang, Chamkarmon, Chroy Changva, Daun Penh and Sen Sok districts were moved to “yellow.”
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Media in Cambodia thriving despite challenges
Sopheap pointed out that many journalists were facing high risk covering COVID-19 cases while trying to inform the public of accurate information as to the situation in the Kingdom.
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Citywide lockdown of Phnom Penh and Takhmao to end, though targeted lockdowns may remain
The government on Monday said it would lift the lockdowns of Phnom Penh and Takhmao City when they expire May 5, but may continue smaller targeted lockdowns of any areas with high rates of COVID-19 infections
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Before Covid-19 Death, Chronically Ill Woman Struggled to Get Desired Care
A woman in poor health had difficulty getting the care her family wanted in Phnom Penh over the weekend and later died with Covid-19 on Monday in a Kampong Chhnang hospital, only for her body to be turned away once again from a pagoda after villagers protested her cremation.
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Red Zone MPs called ‘sleepy’, gov’t says they do what they can
The government and members of parliament yesterday reacted to allegations that lawmakers were “sleeping” or “inactive” in helping people who are facing difficulties during the capital lockdown, even though lawmakers are also blocked from Red Zones due to the “risk” of infection.
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Opinion: Lockdown’s Food Security Crisis Must Address Demand and Supply
More than a year into the global coronavirus pandemic, Cambodian authorities are facing their most serious Covid-19 challenge yet. Up against climbing case rates, authorities have turned to lockdown measures to curb the spread, including the formation of “red zones,” which cordon off neighborhoods where no one is allowed to leave their homes.
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Lockdowns end: PM announces lifting of restrictions from Thursday
The government has decided not to extend the lockdowns in Phnom Penh and Kandal province’s Takhmao city, except for a few areas with a high transmission of COVID-19. Interprovincial travel will also be allowed.
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Kandal Authorities Warn Farmers to Not Upload Negative Pictures
Kandal provincial authorities have told farmers to stop posting photos of vegetables spoiling in their fields without a market amid lockdowns as they were affecting morale, an official said.
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Urgent responses to climate change in the Mekong river are required
2019 and 2020, water level in the Mekong River experienced severe drought at records low. According to the Mekong River Commission’s Situation Report 2020, the first seven months of 2020, rainfall level was at 334 mm, which is twice lower than the average level at 731mm between 2008-2017.
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Warning of Legal Action for Broadcasts From Red Zones, Following Ambulances
Journalists broadcasting from red zones, following ambulances or making misleading conclusions “without clear background” will face legal action, the Information Ministry said on Tuesday, as a spokesperson explained that the measures were needed as some had made reports without first verifying with relevant parties.
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Information Ministry warns journalists against ‘ambulance chasing’ after video of long waits for COVID-19 patients goes viral
One day after Press Freedom Day, the Information Ministry on Tuesday issued a letter to journalists warning them that violations of COVID-19 measures could result in legal actions. Though the statement made no mention of specific cases, it came a day after a Facebook livestream showing COVID-19 patients and ambulances waiting for hours to enter a government treatment center went viral
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Hun Sen Suggests Move Toward Targeted, not Citywide, Lockdown
Prime Minister Hun Sen has suggested the country will move toward targeted lockdowns in small areas rather than citywide or provincial-level restrictions, as Phnom Penh’s lockdown nears the end of its third week, according to a government spokesperson.
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Amnesty rebuked: CPP refutes NGO’s claim of lockdown starvations
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) yesterday hit back at US-based Amnesty International (AI) over its call for the government to take “urgent steps” to avert an emerging humanitarian and human rights crisis under lockdown, saying no Cambodian dies of starvation in “Red Zones”.
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Red-Zone News Reporting Is Invite-Only: Information Ministry
Only state media and journalists invited by the government can report in Phnom Penh’s Covid-19 red-zone areas, the Information Ministry said on Monday, explaining that public health was the first priority.
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Cambodians Cry Foul As Casino Slashes Redundancy Pay Due to COVID-19
NagaWorld resort - with almost 1,700 luxury rooms, themed gaming halls, karaoke lounges, spas and an underground shopping centre in the capital, Phnom Penh - told more than 15% of staff this month that they will be laid off in the next few weeks.
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Hun Sen Says Lockdown to End May 5, Three-Color Zones to Remain
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Monday that citywide lockdowns in Phnom Penh and Kandal’s Takhmau city will be eased after May 5, and more targeted lockdowns will be used going forward.
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New, Unspecified Covid-19 Restrictions to Replace Lockdown From Thursday
The government late Monday announced an end to the lockdowns of Phnom Penh and Takhmao city starting Thursday, to be replaced with measures to be decided by municipal and provincial governors.
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Cambodia’s journalists speak out against government harassment on World Press Freedom Day
Reporters Without Borders ranked Cambodia 144th out of 180 countries in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index.
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