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Swedish ambassador highlights significance of human rights
Sweden’s Ambassador to Cambodia Bjorn Haggmark has highlighted the significance of human rights for Sweden and reiterated its concern over declining political and civic space in the Kingdom during a meeting with Keo Remy, head of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee.
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Gov’t urged to halt building collapses, protect workers
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to take preventative measures and tougher action following a series of tragic building collapses that have claimed nearly 70 lives since last year.
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Cambodia monitors escalating US-Iran tensions
Cambodia is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East region following an escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States which have led to drone and missile strikes in Iraq.
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More than 50 villagers seek intervention in land disputes
More than 100 families in Preah Vihear province are demanding compensation from the authorities over the construction of a reservoir which they claim had affected their livelihoods.
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Groups want stupas built to honour building collapse victims
Two labour rights groups are petitioning the government to build memorial stupas in Preah Sihanouk and Kep provinces to honour the victims of two deadly building collapses.
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Ministry agrees to creation of CNLP
The Ministry of Interior has agreed in principle to allow former Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) officials and activists to create a party after they received political rehabilitation.
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Men let go after paying victim $90K in damages
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Tuesday released two men under court supervision after they agreed to pay $90,000 in compensation to a victim of fraud and breach of trust.
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Hun Sen touts peace, coup attempt thwarted
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday said the Kingdom managed to thwart a regime change attempt last year and touted peace as a key factor for the country reaching its socio-economic development goals.
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Report filed to Hun Sen over alleged irregularities in judicial examination
Khmer Rise Party (KRP) president and member of the Supreme Consultation Forum Sok Sovann Vathana Sabung on Monday submitted a report to Prime Minister Hun Sen alleging irregularities in the November judicial examination.
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Kampong Speu shoe factory construction suspended: Governor
The construction of a shoe factory in Kampong Speu province’s Kong Pisei district has been suspended after local authorities ruled it has not been following technical standards.
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United States to assist in water management, climate challenges
United States ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy said his country is committed to providing technical assistance in the Kingdom’s water resources management and its fight to tackle climate challenges.
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Parliament adopts 20 laws, transparency questioned
The National Assembly yesterday said it passed 20 laws from October to January, the first three months of its third session.
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US promises aid for Kingdom’s looming water, climate crises
US ambassador Patrick Murphy said the US was committed to helping the Kingdom address its water and climate issues, as well as attract better foreign investments.
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Swedish official to monitor Sokha’s trial
Swedish embassy officials will closely observe the January 15 treason trial of former opposition party leader Kem Sokha, according to an official.
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Building owners post bail to avoid pre-trial detention
A Kampot Provincial Court official yesterday confirmed the owners of a building under construction that collapsed in Kep province posted an $87,000 bail to avoid pre-trial detention.
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Manet: Wise leader the driving force behind peace, development
Lieutenant General Hun Manet, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the commander of the army’s infantry, said only a wise and assertive leader could bring peace and stability to a post-war country.
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‘Victory Day a foundation for today’s prosperity’
Prime Minister Hun Sen heralded Cambodia’s transformation from a divided nation gripped by the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime to a Kingdom that enjoys peace, stability, democracy, development, and the rule of law.
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National Assembly approves 38 draft laws
The fifth mandate of the National Assembly has approved more than 38 draft laws since the 2018 General Election, National Assembly spokesman Leng Peng Long said on Sunday.
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Smach Meanchey land reclamation reinstated
The Koh Kong provincial authorities said the land reclamation work in Smach Meanchey commune in Khemarak Phumin town has already been put back to its original state while the court spokesman said legal procedures are being taken against Tun Dieth, the two-star major general held responsible for it.
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Some 100,000 expected at 41st Victory Day revelry
Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) spokesman Sok Eysan said on Sunday that an estimated 50,000-100,000 people will join the commemoration of the 41st anniversary of Victory Day to be held on Tuesday.
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