P Vihear Villagers reject offer

The provincial government in Preah Vihear is pushing ahead with a compensation and housing scheme for villagers whose existing homes are in the way of a cultural preservation area near the province’s famous 11th-century temple.

Monks March to Protect Buddhist Institute

Hundreds of Buddhist monks marched through Phnom Penh on Friday, demanding an end to construction in and around the Buddhist Institute, which is quickly being surrounded by structures and construction site belonging to the NagaCorp

Spokesman Says Rules Needed for Security

The spokesman for the National Assembly one again invited members of the media and NGOs to parliament Friday to defend a controversial circular released last month by Assembly President Heng Samrin, insisting that the rules, which gave Mr.Samrin broad power to restrict access to the assembly compound, were necessary for the sake of security.

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Spokesman Says Rules Needed for Security

The spokesman for the National Assembly once again invited members of the media and NGOs to parliament Friday to defend a controversial circular released last month by Assembly President Heng Samrin, insisting that the rules, which give Mr. Samrin broad powers to restrict access to the assembly compound, were necessary for the sake of security. Non-governmental groups released a statement Thursday blasting the rules, saying that Mr. Samrin’s circular was meant to stifle opposition attempts to use their newfound powers in the National Assembly to engage outside experts in reform efforts. But Chheang Vun, a CPP lawmaker and spokesman for the Assembly, vehemently disagreed at a press conference Friday.

Dam promises are a façade

With regional consultation on Lao’s Don Sahong dam expected to commence soon, the developers are violating pledges to postpone construction, which is being undertaken by a Chinese company associated with several controversial hydropower projects, the Post has learned.

Census deportation hit 142 in single day

Vietnamese nationals were deported en masse this week from Svay Rieng province, with 142 illegal migrants sent back across the border in a one day as Cambodia’s nationwide census of foreigners continues, official said yesterday.

Gov’t Says Somaly Man Banned From Running NGO

Two weeks after a public relations offensive was launched on her behalf, a government spokesman yesterday said that disgraced anti-trafficking icon Somaly Man would not be allowed to operate another NGO in Cambodia.

Dam Villagers demand titles

Fearing loss of land, about 150 farmers in Svay Rieng province yesterday marched to the provincial hall, filing a petition that demands land titles on their property.

Activists Fear a Curtailing of Online Freedom

Activists and advocates say they fear the online sphere that has become a popular means of expression may not last long, with potential legislation to regulate cyberspace on the horizon. The government has not yet put pressure on Internet usage, where many Cambodian youth express themselves via social media, but a so-called “cyber-crime law” is in the works, Chak Sopheap, head of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, told VOA Khmer

Gov’t Says Fugitive Thai Activist Not in Cambodia

Thailand yesterday confirmed that it has asked Cambodia to repatriate a Thai student activist wanted for allegedly offending the monarchy, but said it was told the fugitive was not in the country.

Police Chief Accused in $678K Corruption Case

Hy Narin, the Meanchey district police chief arrested by the Anti-Corruption Unit on Tuesday, was questioned yesterday by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court over allegation that he stole more than $600,000 from the state and its citizens during his eight years as police chief.

CNRP trio continues to deny role in Freedom Park beating

After three days of questioning opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party members accused of attacking security guards at a protest near Phnom Penh’s Freedom park in July, court official were yesterday no closer to extracting confession.

Cambodian-American Wanted for CPP threats

An international arrest warrant has been issued for the three Cambodian-Americans wanted by the government for allegedly threatening to kill Cambodia’s leaders.

Civil society group slam Samrin circular

Thirteen prominent civil society organizations yesterday said that a controversial circular issued by National Assembly President Heng Samrin on September 12 violates principle of democracy and transparency, along with the constitution and internal assembly regulations.

NGOs Want New Assembly Rule Rescinded

Several nongovernmental groups yesterday said a series of restrictive new rules issued by National Assembly President Heng Sarin last week violated the Constitution and the legislation’s internal rules, and called on the ruling party stalwart to rescind the order.

Minister calls on American to lower duties on Cambodian garment

The minimum wage issue took centre stage in the National Assembly yesterday, with the government arguing that if the US cut “unjust” import duties for Cambodian garment, factories could afford to pay the $177 wage demanded by unions and the opposition.

Chroy Changva Locals Claim Assault by Drunken Guards

Workers at a slaughterhouse in Phnom Pen’s Chroy Changva district filed a complaint with human rights groups yesterday, claiming that they were beaten and detained by drunken district security guards during the Pchum Ben holiday last week.

ACU Arrests, Questions Police Chief

The Anti-Corruption Unit on Tuesday detained the police chief of Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district as well as two subordinates, for questioning over a case that remained shrouded in secrecy.

Lawmakers Enshrine Election Panel In Constitution

The National Assembly unanimously passed a bill yesterday turning the country’s National Election Committee into constitutional body, with CPP lawmakers making good on one of the key promises the ruling party made to the opposition CNRP in a July deal that broke the country’s 10-month political stalemate.