Cambodian war mines removed from Thai border SA KAEO: Mines dating back to the Cambodian Civil War five decades ago were successfully removed from Thai territory along the border with Cambodia on Friday. Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023
Interpreter for Chinese scam-gang leader arrested Police have arrested an interpreter for the Chinese leader of a phone-scam gang based in Cambodia, after the man had escaped and fled back to Thailand. Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023
Cambodian leader says people who don't vote will be barred from being candidates in future elections Cambodia’s long-serving leader says his government will amend the country’s election law to bar anyone who fails to vote from running as a candidate in future elections, in his latest move to marginalize his political foes The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Hun Sen to bar vote boycotters from running in future polls PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered an election law be amended to penalise anyone who boycotts next month's poll, which critics have said will be a sham because of the premier's moves to stamp out all opposition. Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023
For the love of Georgia a music festival is coming home - with the Lightning Seeds Keeping the memory of Georgia Louise Murray alive has helped poor children in across the world Manchester Evening News · Jun 10, 2023
Work begins on 2nd Chinese-invested expressway in Cambodia KANDAL, Cambodia: Cambodia on Wednesday broke ground on the second Chinese-invested expressway connecting the capital Phnom Penh with Bavet City of Svay Rieng province on the border with Vietnam. Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023
Groundbreaking held for Cambodia's second expressway, linking capital to Vietnam Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has presided over a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the country’s second expressway, which will link the capital, Phnom Penh, to the eastern border with Vietnam The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Cambodian PM falsely claims MFP would expel migrants Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has falsely claimed that the election-winning Move Forward Party plans to expel Cambodian workers from Thailand. Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023
UN chief implicitly criticizes Cambodia's upcoming elections after top opposition party ban U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has implicitly criticized Cambodia’s upcoming elections for failing to be inclusive, after the top opposition party was not allowed to register The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries. The Hindu · May 31, 2023
V-P Dhankhar and Cambodian king discuss capacity building, defence and parliamentary cooperation India and Cambodia enjoy warm and friendly relations The Hindu · May 30, 2023
Jaishankar meets Cambodian King, says visit to India reaffirms strong civilizational bond The Cambodian King was greeted by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremonial welcome in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on his visit to India. The Hindu · May 30, 2023
Reptile farmer killed as 40 of his own crocodiles 'pounce' when he falls into enclosure Luan Nam, 72, died after being dragged into the crocodile enclosure at his reptile farm in Cambodia. The local police chief said reptiles attacked the man until he was dead Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023
Cambodia judicial body rejects election ban appeal PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's top judicial body has dismissed an appeal by the main opposition party against an election committee's decision to disqualify it from taking part in a general election in July, in a move that virtually secures the victory of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party. Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023
Reuters · May 25, 2023 U.S. troubled by Cambodia preventing opposition party from election participation The United States is "deeply troubled" that Cambodia's sole opposition party is being prevented from participating in the country's July 23 election, the State Department said on Thursday.
Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023 Cambodian opposition party’s election ban upheld PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s main opposition party on Thursday lost a bid to overturn its ban from the upcoming elections, paving the way for Prime Minister Hun Sen to run a one-horse race.
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2023 Cambodia’s opposition disqualified from election, appeal fails Cambodia’s Constitutional Council rejects appeal from opposition Candlelight Party to be allowed contest election.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Top Cambodian opposition party loses appeal over registration, barred from contesting July elections Cambodia’s top opposition party has been barred from participating in elections set for July after the Constitutional Council refused to overturn a decision not to register the party over a paperwork issue
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2023 Cambodia condemned after union leader jailed over casino strike Chhim Sithar found guilty of ‘incitement’ over strikes that began in 2021 when NagaWorld fired more than 1,300 staff.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 UN peacekeeping on 75th anniversary: Successes, failures and many challenges Over the past 75 years, the United Nations has sent more than 2 million peacekeepers to help countries move away from conflict, with successes from Liberia to Cambodia and major failures in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda
Reuters · May 25, 2023 Cambodia tribunal rejects opposition appeal over election disqualification Cambodia's Constitutional Council on Thursday said it had rejected an appeal by the country's sole opposition party against its disqualification from an election in July.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Cambodian union chief who led long-running casino strike gets 2-year prison sentence A labor union leader who led a long-running strike against Cambodia’s biggest casino has been sentenced to two years in prison for incitement to commit a felony, while eight fellow union members received lesser terms that do not include time behind bars
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 Traffickers switch to Myanmar after China erects border fence The electrified metal fence, topped with razor wire and cameras, has prompted criminals to seek out new destinations.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Cambodian land activists arrested for allegedly inciting farmers to hate the rich Cambodia's Interior Ministry says three land rights activists who were arrested on charges of plotting against the government planned to provoke a peasant revolution by teaching farmers about class divisions between rich and poor
Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023 Leaders highlight regional economic 'strategy for change' The C Asean Forum 2023 was held in Bangkok under the theme: "Master Plan on Asean Connectivity: Strategy for Change". The May 17 event was attended onsite and virtually by delegates from across the world.