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CSOs concerned over rising number of rapes
Civil society organisations (CSO) have voiced concern after an increase of rapes in the Kingdom, saying that the problem affects the honour, dignity and mental health of females.
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Sure-bet legislation: NA approves draft law on managing commercial gambling to boost economy
The National Assembly yesterday adopted the draft law on commercial gambling management to create more jobs and boost the economy.
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Former TVFB Director released from prison
Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday sentenced Sovann Rithy, former Director-General of TVFB, to 18 months in jail, but it has been suspended except for the five months and 28 days which he has already served.
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Nat’l Assembly passes gambling bill
The National Assembly (NA) opened the 5th Plenary Session of the 6th Legislature on Monday and approved a draft law concerning management of the gambling business.
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Garbage strike negotiations fail
Hundreds of waste collection workers from Cintri plan to continue their strike after talks broke down on Sunday and their demands were dismissed.
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Setting the record straight on human rights in Cambodia
The Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations Office in Geneva has highlighted political and human rights progress in the Kingdom, saying former opposition leader Kem Sokha is enjoying mobility in the country.
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Harassment drives girls off social media
A global survey conducted by an independent humanitarian organisation has found that one in five young women have stopped or reduced their use of social media after experiencing harassment or abuse on the internet.
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Ministry praises teachers’ efforts amid COVID-19
The Ministry of Education congratulated teachers across Cambodia to celebrate World Teacher Day yesterday, while members of the Cambodian Independent Teachers Association (CITA) have asked for more support.
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Prey Veng official accused of closing canal
A group of 175 people in Chiphuch commune's Krasang and Thmei Villages in Prey Veng province's Mesang district have petitioned district authorities to order a local councillor to reopen a canal.
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Navy rejects US concern over upgrade of Ream base
The Royal Cambodian Navy yesterday brushed aside a concern raised by the United States Department of Defense which alleged that the Kingdom may be hosting China military assets and personnel at Ream Naval Base after Cambodia demolished a US-built facility at the naval base in Preah Sihanouk province.
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Cambodia seeks more Thai investments
Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn has asked Thailand to help push for more Thai investments in Cambodia saying such investments in the Kingdom have nearly tripled from January to August this year compared to the same period last year.
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Support for female journalists sought
An undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Information, Chea Sundaneth, wants to add a clause in the press law to protect female journalists from harassment while on duty .
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Complaints over Thai hotel’s “cultural appropriation”
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts is looking into complaints about a Thai hotel's use of ancient Cambodian landmarks and designs in its surroundings.
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Allow return of migrant workers, Thailand urged
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhonn asked the Thai government to allow Cambodian migrant workers to return there to help reduce quarantine costs.
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NEC bans voter registration interference
The National Election Committee (NEC) issued a statement on Saturday warning of punishment against those who express offensive comments which affect voter registration.
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Gov’t slams OHCHR over UNSG’s report
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN in Geneva expressed its disapproval with a social media post published on Tuesday by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Phnom Penh, saying the post used quotes from a UN Secretary-General (UNSG) report out of context.
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LDC Group appeals for aid in climate fight
The Group of the 47 Least Developed Countries (LDC Group) on Wednesday appealed to the UN General Assembly (UNGA 75) for cooperation to solve the global climate crisis and the need for aid to ensure they can achieve their climate goals.
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UN urges Cambodia to uphold human rights as stipulated in Constitution
Amid countrywide celebrations of Constitutional Day yesterday, the UN released a statement urging the Kingdom to adhere to human rights and liberal multi-party democracy.
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Praise and brickbats for Cambodian Constitution
Prime Minister Hun Sen celebrated the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the county's Constitution on Thursday, calling it a historical document that ended a crisis in Cambodia and marked a turning point in national unity.
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PM: Continue international aid for developing nations
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday called for international aid to be sustained for developing countries as the world grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic.
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