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World Bank-Linked Watchdog Accepts Complaint on ‘Reckless’ Microloans
The watchdog group within World Bank sister organization International Finance Corporation (IFC) will assess a wide swath of the Cambodian microfinance sector after accepting a complaint alleging these lenders’ practices have caused social harms, civil society groups announced today.
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A CNRP Mass Trial Closes With Pleas for Justice
Defendants in an opposition mass trial argued at their final hearing that they were victims of a political war between Prime Minister Hun Sen and exiled politician Sam Rainsy, and asked for justice.
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PM recalls ‘injustices’ as Oknha law looms
Prime Minister Hun Sen spoke of the “injustice” committed by five unnamed individuals with the honorific Oknha against a female TV presenter last year, as the government pushes ahead with drafting a royal decree to rein in those who hold the title.
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Briefs: Army Commander Takes Center Stage at Press Freedom Event, Mother Nature in Supreme Court
Organizers of a press freedom event defended their decision to invite army commander and Prime Minister Hun Sen’s son Hun Manet as chief guest to address journalists on Tuesday.
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Khmer Rouge tribunal hosts forum on victims' role in trial
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) – commonly known as Khmer Rouge Tribunal – is holding a three-day workshop showcasing victim participation in the trial process and post-trial activities.
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Exactly 1,000 Votes Cast in NagaWorld Union Vote, Chhim Sithar Re-Elected: Union
Ten days of voting for the leadership of the NagaWorld union ended with exactly 1,000 voters and current president Chhim Sithar re-elected, a unionist said.
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International Labor Day: No Positive Change in Labor Conditions
Establishing a national minimum wage in every sector of the economy, and guaranteeing decent living conditions is what unions are advocating for. But there’s still a long way to go.
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I Saw the Injustice’: Portraits of Four Women Protestors
Women have been at the frontlines of recent Cambodian demonstrations — whether labor, environmental or political — clashing daily with authorities over the NagaWorld casino’s alleged union-busting or protesting weekly for the release of their jailed politician husbands. Their entry into activism came about from seeing what they believed was injustice around them, four women told VOD, as they described the stresses and pride they’ve found in advocacy.
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Opinion: Is Protest Contradictory to Cambodian Womanhood?
Since December of last year, former employees at NagaWorld have been regularly protesting for the reinstatement of about 200 workers, including top unionists, following mass layoffs of more than 1,300 workers due to the impacts of Covid-19 on the company’s budget as stated by NagaCorp.
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NEC wrapping up elections training
The National Election Committee (NEC) provided a three-day training on “election, ballot counting and result declaration” on May 2-4 to officials of the municipal and provincial election commissions, representatives from political parties and NGOs.
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No Government Measure to Help Migrant Workers Vote in the Upcoming Commune Elections
The Cambodian government has no plan to help them come home to vote or do so while outside the country PHNOM PENH—The Cambodian authorities say no measures are being taken to help migrant workers vote in the commune elections as civil society representatives call on the government for voter assistance for the June commune elections and for legislation prior to the 2023 national elections.
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Young Women Discriminated for Minority Identity, Research Says
Young women from Cambodia’s minority groups said they felt a sense of pride in their ethnic and religious identities, but felt discriminated against for their identity and use of their language, according to new research.
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No law to probe election spending by parties, says NEC
The National Election Committee (NEC) said there is no law which allows the election body to examine the financial resources of political parties amid arguments between the ruling and opposition over the alleged use of state resources during the upcoming commune elections.
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Adhoc 5 Appeal Convictions, Ask for Kem Sokha’s Lover to Appear
Human rights officials who were convicted of bribing the alleged lover of an opposition leader brought their case to the Appeal Court on Thursday, calling for the woman, who filed the complaint against them, to testify.
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Kratie Residents Threaten to ‘Burn’ Equipment if Local Company Continues Clearings
Residents in Kratie’s Sambor district blocked a local company from clearing land that they said they had bought for agricultural purposes, threatening to burn down equipment if the clearing continued.
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NagaWorld Union Estimates It Reached Turnout Goal for Leadership Election
The union at Phnom Penh’s NagaWorld casino has extended its leadership election for two days to try to garner more votes due to fears it will face obstacles in renewing its registration amid a protracted labor dispute.
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Siphan: NGO report on Kingdom’s fundamental freedom unfounded
Government spokesman Phay Siphan deplored an NGO report alleging that fundamental freedoms in Cambodia were “restricted”, saying that the claims were unfounded and did not reflect the reality on the ground in the Kingdom.
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Plea for diplomats in Sokha’s case a ‘trick’
A senior Ministry of Justice official considers a request to summon foreign diplomats involved in the case of former opposition leader Kem Sokha as a trick by the defence team to drag foreign powers into the case and to use their influence to exert pressure on the Kingdom.
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CNHP Founder Held On Forgery Charges
PHNOM PENH – National Heart Party founder Seam Pluk has been detained and charged with forgery and use of forged documents.
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Workers Allegedly Fired from Kandal Factory for Forming Union
Three workers from a Kandal factory are alleging they were fired by their employer for forming a local union.
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