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A screenshot of a live video showing Banteay Meas district police inspecting the area impacted by rock blasting activities.

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Kampot Quarry Temporarily Suspended After Villagers Were Hurt By Flying Rocks

19 Oct 2024 8:08 AM|
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Phnom Meas Lime and Powder Enterprise in Kampot province has temporarily suspended rock blasting activities after authorities found that they used improper techniques, which injured four people and damaged nearby homes. This incident occurred on October 14, 2024, in Banteay Meas district.

A man catches fish at Boeung Tamok lake while a truck carries soil to fill the lake in Phnom Penh on November 7, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Human Rights ·

STT Report: Urban Poor Communities Fear Forced Evictions, No Land Titles

17 May 2024 9:49 AM|
Pou Soreachny|

Sahmakum Teang Tnaut Organization (STT) has published a report, titled Land Security of Urban Poor Communities, detailing land insecurity issues plaguing urban poor communities in Phnom Penh, who have expressed fear of eviction and inadequate compensation.

The ministers of three ministries and senior officials hold a meeting on May 6, 2024. (Agriculture Ministry’s Facebook)

Business ·

Three Ministries To Solve Farmers’ Water, Yield Issues, As Farmers Hope For Market Resolution

10 May 2024 3:12 PM|
Pou Soreachny|

A first-ever tripartite meeting among three ministries - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Rural Development, and Water Resources and Meteorology - was held on May 6 to discuss problems and solutions, amid a water crisis. However, farmers have asked the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to also join the discussions to resolve market issues.

Tuk Tuk drivers transport passengers along a street at night in Phnom Penh, May 7, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Sarang)

Human Rights ·

Occupational Risks in Factories, Informal Economy Persist, Call For More Safeguards, Enforcement

8 May 2024 9:57 AM|
Pou Soreachny|

Chorn Chivoan from Preah Sihanouk province's Sangkat 1 Village in Sihanoukville told CamboJA who worked at the Angkor Brewery since 2008 met with an accident in 2021. The work accident caused him to lose his right arm, and paralyzed his left arm.

Former NagaWorld workers organize a campaign during the Paris Peace Agreement in Phnom Penh, October 22, 2023. (CamboJA/Uon Chhin)

Human Rights ·

Restrictions and Violations Against Fundamental Freedoms Up 11 Percent in 2023

27 Apr 2024 2:09 PM|
Pou Soreachny|

Restrictions and violations of fundamental rights and freedoms in Cambodia have risen by 11 percent in 2023 from 2022, the annual publication of the Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project stated.

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice president of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, (standing, second from right) and Wang Yi, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs (standing, second from left), witness the signing of agreements in Phnom Penh on April 22, 2024. (Picture from CDC page)

Business ·

China To Aid Development of Rural Water Supply, Among Three Agreements Signed During Wang Yi’s Visit

23 Apr 2024 9:32 PM|
Pou Soreachny|

China will aid Cambodia’s second phase development of rural water supply and agriculture master plan following the signing of three agreements during a three-day visit by Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi.

Students of Anlong Svay Primary School returning home by motorcycle in Preah Rumkel commune, Borey O'Svay Senchey district, Stung Treng province on March 22, 2024 (CamboJA/ Pou Soreachny)

National ·

In Remote Areas of Stung Treng, A Large Number of Children Are Facing Illiteracy

22 Apr 2024 10:15 AM|
Pou Soreachny|

Although the elementary school in Anlong Svay village is not far from the public area, it is quiet all around. A large number of children do not fulfill their educational goals to obtain a high school diploma. The main reason being the lack of teachers as well as a shortage of classrooms for higher grade students as the school is small.

Students participate in special education activities in the classroom on January 25, 2024 (Photos Facebook / Special education school in Krong Takhmao).

Human Rights ·

Demand for Schools for Autistic Children Rises Amid Acute Shortage of Trained Teachers, Resources

8 Apr 2024 4:00 PM|
Pou Soreachny|

Children with autism have risen to more than 20,000 in Cambodia, said Chan Sarin, principal of Takhmao Special Education High School in Kandal province, who quoted figures from an April 2, 2019 research. This high number is attributed to a heightened awareness and understanding of the condition among parents and caregivers.

STT Report: Urban Poor Communities Fear Forced Evictions, No Land Titles

Three Ministries To Solve Farmers’ Water, Yield Issues, As Farmers Hope For Market Resolution

Occupational Risks in Factories, Informal Economy Persist, Call For More Safeguards, Enforcement

Restrictions and Violations Against Fundamental Freedoms Up 11 Percent in 2023

China To Aid Development of Rural Water Supply, Among Three Agreements Signed During Wang Yi’s Visit

Demand for Schools for Autistic Children Rises Amid Acute Shortage of Trained Teachers, Resources

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