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Lower Court Judges, Prosecutors Involved in “Procedural Misconducts” – Adhoc

4 Jan 2024 8:06 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (Adhoc) has published a report alleging misconduct by judges and prosecutors during trials, urging the Justice Ministry to examine them and mete out administrative penalties.

Arrested journalists are sent to Stung Treng provincial military police headquarter for questioning over accusations of extortion on September 7. Photo supplied

Journalists ·

Nine online journalists arrested over attempted extortion of someone transporting a wood house

8 Sep 2021 9:53 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Nine online news journalists, including a deputy-editor-in-chief, were arrested Tuesday over accusations that they attempted to extort money from someone transporting a wood house in Stung Treng province. The journalists are now being questioned at the provincial Military Police headquarters.

Garment workers leave a factory after finished their work on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Picture taken on August 18, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Garment worker minimum wage talks begin, find early disagreement

7 Sep 2021 9:09 PM|
Khuon Narim|

As the first day of a three-way negotiation of the minimum wage for Cambodian garment workers, union and industry representatives have reached an early disagreement on the prospect of a wage increase for 2022.

Union leaders meet to discuss the garment factory minimum wage ahead of a three-party negotiation in Phnom Penh. Photo taken September 6, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Unions negotiate for $22.20 increase to minimum wage for 2022

6 Sep 2021 9:48 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Union representatives are urging an increase of $22.20 to the minimum wage for 2022, following renewed growth in exports of garment and footwear showing apparent recovery from the shocks of the pandemic on industry.

Fishermen who were rescued from Thai fishing boats are served breakfast at a building in Chroy Changva district, Phnom Penh June 18, 2015.CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Cambodian fisherman escaped violence by jumping ship, spending four days adrift

6 Sep 2021 7:00 AM|
Khuon Narim|

During the four days he spent adrift on a buoy after escaping violent coworkers on a Malaysian fishing boat, Pei Poeun said he had little hope of survival.

A view of oil extraction facilities being operated by KrisEnergy and the Cambodia government in the Gulf of Thailand, in December 2020. KrisEnergy

Business ·

Cambodia files lawsuit against vessel owners over alleged crude oil theft

3 Sep 2021 10:02 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Cambodia’s first entry into oil extraction may have ultimately failed, but the government is turning to the law to salvage at least one part of the attempt.

Former opposition leader Kem Sokha greets onlookers as he leaves the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. Picture taken on January 16, 2020. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

National ·

In Kem Sokha trial limbo, analysts see strategy to split up CNRP

3 Sep 2021 9:06 AM|
Khuon Narim|

Since his case was suspended in March 2020 amidst the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sokha and his lawyers have been unable to advance any proceedings. Their filed motions have received no response from the court, even as it has resumed normal functioning for months — a status that has included initiating new trials against rights activists and Sokha’s fellow members of the former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).

Villagers gather during a demonstration at Banteay Meanchey Provincial Court, August 31, 2021. Photo supply

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Villagers in Banteay Meanchey protest over land dispute with local firm

31 Aug 2021 10:07 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Representatives of around 170 families embroiled in a land dispute in Banteay Meanchey were questioned at court Tuesday over accusations that they violated private property. About 70 villagers protested in front of the court calling for a resolution in their ongoing case.