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Read More Statement by the Spokesman of Cambodian Information Ministry regarding case of accused Mech Dara
The Spokesman of the Ministry of Information has issued a statement, regarding the case of the accused Mech Dara, who has been charged with incitement to cause serious unrest impacting social security following a decision on 1 October 2024 by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
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Read More International Outcry Grows Over Arrest of Journalist Mech Dara, Demands for Immediate Release
The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh and 49 local and international NGOs have called on the Cambodian government to immediately release local journalist Mech Dara following his arrest and pre-trial detention over an incitement charge, which took place over the past two days. In its joint statement, concerned NGOs and communities declared that the charge against Dara, which carries a maximum prison sentence of two years, is “a clear attempt to silence a brave journalist whose investigative journalism has routinely called for accountability in cases of human rights violations.”
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Read More Award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara arrested, say rights groups
An award-winning Cambodian journalist known for his reporting on human trafficking in the cyber scam industry was arrested on Monday, according to the independent Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA). Mech Dara won a Hero Award last year for his investigations into exploitation at online scam compounds in Cambodia. The award, which recognises efforts against human trafficking, was presented by US secretary of state Antony Blinken.
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Read More Giant Ibis Union Accepts Inadequate Severance Payments After Legal Disputes and Delays
After enduring months of protests and back-and-forth negotiations, Giant Ibis Union reluctantly accepted severance and seniority payments from the bus company, although it fell short of its compliance with Cambodian labor laws which mandate full compensation for laid-off workers.
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Read More Reporter who revealed deforestation in Cambodia now charged with deforestation
Mao was accused of illegal logging in the northeastern province of Stung Treng. Mao is known in his community for having played a key role in exposing a land grab perpetrated by mining company Lin Vatey, which has ties to senior figures within the Cambodian military.
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Read More NGOs Call For Draft Law on Access to Information To Be Expedited
Ahead of the United Nations International Day for Universal Access to Information, civil society groups and youths urged the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet to expedite the long-delayed draft Law on Access to Information, also known as the A21 draft law. Dozens of NGOs signed a joint statement calling for the adoption of the new law in line with international standards, and to ensure Cambodian citizens’ right to information.
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Read More A Youth Confesses Her ‘Mistake’, But Accuses Law Expert Vorn Chan Lout Of Planning Anti-CLV-DTA
A youth who claimed to be a member of Continue A Journey Team “confessed” her mistake, and accused law expert Vorn Chan Lout of allegedly intending to overthrow the government by planning the anti-Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) protest. However, Chan Lout has denied the accusation. In a two-minute video posted by online media Fresh News on September 24, Chean Sona said she and Vorn Chan Lout have organized “secret training” about 20 times since June 2023.
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Read More Govt adds urgency to climate change work
Cambodia is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its low adaptive captive capacity. Notably, limited knowledge and science-based decision-making, insufficient data and information availability, and a lack of research and technology are primary weaknesses that need to be addressed with scientific and evidence-based information. Therefore, the development of the National Climate Report (NCR), which aims to establish a coherent and uniform physical science basis for Cambodia's climate change adaptation work, is critically important for the country
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Read More VIDEO: ‘Kanitha Show’ creator issues apology over Gumball 3000 remarks
Kanitha, the owner of popular Youtube channel 'The Kanitha Show', on September 26, 2024, released a video apologizing for mistake in a video she released criticizing the recent Gumball 3000 event.
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Read More World bank Approves $80M to Boost STEM Education
The World Bank has greenlit $80 million to support Cambodia's efforts in improving the quality of higher education and research, specifically targeting technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM). According to the World Bank's public statement on September 23, the six year project will support nine public higher education institutions in Cambodia to produce "well-qualified graduates and research" that "contributes to the country's economic development."
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Read More MoSVY marks International Day of the Deaf
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY), marked the 12th National and 67th International Day of the Deaf, highlighting attention to the people with this handicap. Minister and the Chairperson of the Disability Action Council, Chea Somethy, gathered all relevant stakeholders to observe the day at the ministry on Wednesday.
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Read More PM Orders Justice Ministry To Review Drunk Driver’s Five-Year Sentence in Fatal Crash
Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the Ministry of Justice on September 26 to review the case of a drunk motorist who was sentenced to five years imprisonment and fined $5,000 after mowing down four people in a traffic accident in January 2024. The order came after the Phnom Penh Municipal Court issued the verdict on Neang Sam Oun on September 25 following the fatal traffic accident in Russey Keo, which also injured four persons. In addition, Sam Oun was banned from driving for five years after he completed his sentence.
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Read More Op-Ed: Journalism Is Society’s Safety Net
A record number of newsrooms have signed up for World News Day 2024, recognizing the positive influence of journalism the world over. More than 600 newsrooms and media associations across all continents join to bring awareness to the purpose of journalism, a trade that is under constant attack.
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Read More From Confrontation to Concession: Cambodia’s Withdrawal Signals Complex Relationship with the CLV-DTA
Cambodia withdrew from the two-decade-old Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle (CLV-DTA), a regional cooperation initiative that had faced protests and online criticism just months earlier. The decision comes after the government arrested nearly 100 would-be protestors, including minors.
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Read More Court bans Rong Chhun from leaving country
Phnom Penh Municipal Court placed Rong Chhun, a senior adviser for the National Power Party (NPP), under court supervision, prohibiting him from travelling abroad. He is also banned from meeting with opposition groups or participating in protests. Any violation of this order will result in his arrest.
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Read More A Phnom Penh Road Collapsed, Public Say It’s Due To Canal Restoration Works
Approximately 146 meters of road along the canal in Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district collapsed on Monday, which a local authority and residents said was possibly caused by the deepening of a canal adjacent to it.
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Read More Wheelchair-bound man has been ‘abandoned’ in Cambodian prison, wife says
A handicapped man has been detained for more than six months without trial after he posted comments on Facebook about Prime Minister Hun Manet and the government’s immigration practices, family members told Radio Free Asia.
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Read More Cambodia sets minimum monthly wage for GFT sector in 2025 at $208
Cambodia recently set next year’s minimum wage for the garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) sector at $208 per month—a rise of $4 from this year. This increase includes a $2 adjustment decided during the final round of negotiations between employers and unions, with an additional $2 added at the instruction of Prime Minister Hun Manet, according to domestic media reports.
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Read More Opposition Party Advisor Granted Conditional Release After Latest Charges in Years-Long Legal Saga
The summons stems from charges of a “non-recidivism misdemeanor” and “incitement causing serious disruption to social security” brought against Chhun on September 4. Chhun, who used to be the president of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions, was also charged with incitement for comments he made in 2020 regarding the demarcation of border posts between Cambodia and Vietnam.
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Read More Op-Ed: Enhancing Agricultural Services Would Help Farmers Curb Excessive Use of Chemical Fertilizers
Cambodia’s Agricultural Extension Policy already recognized the essential role of extension services and highlighted limited resources as the major challenge to implementing programs and reaching farmers in remote areas. Therefore, the government must prioritize allocating more funding to these services to create targeted initiatives in specific regions. Collaboration with international organizations and engagement with the private sector would help leverage resources efficiently.
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