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Sihanoukville’s Huang Le compound, an alleged scam and trafficking site, owned by Okhna Kuong Li. (Image: BBC)

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Preah Sihanouk Authorities Claim BBC’s Report on Scams, Human Trafficking is “Baseless”

20 Apr 2023 3:36 PM|
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A BBC documentary’s detailed evidence of scam operations and human trafficking at a Sihanoukville compound are “baseless,” Preah Sihanouk provincial administration claimed in a Tuesday statement.

Villagers living along the 94 canal in Kandok commune, Kandal province gather to hold a conference at their community to express fears of eviction linked to plans for a new airport, on February 7, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Kandal Families Slated for Eviction from Airport Site Renew Requests for Land Titles

8 Feb 2023 9:16 AM|
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Hundreds of families living along both sides of the so-called “94 canal” and facing relocation to make way for a new airport in Kandal province called for authorities to give them land titles, on-site development and an end to intimidation, during a public forum in Kandok commune’s Ampov Prey village in Kandal Stung district on Tuesday. The meeting was closely monitored by authorities.

The famous lions roundabout in Sihanoukville, the coastal city housing numerous scam compounds, on August 24, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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Police Claim Japanese, Malaysian Nationals Removed From Compound Not Confined Against Will

6 Feb 2023 5:06 PM|
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Police claim 19 Japanese nationals who were removed from a Sihanoukville compound last week were not held against their will and are being investigated for alleged criminal activity, according to National Police spokesperson Chhay Kim Khoeun.

Informal workers at a beer garden in Phnom Penh on January 30, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Ruling CPP Courts Informal Workers in Election Campaign

30 Jan 2023 10:00 PM|
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The ruling CPP declared support for self-employed workers in the informal economy and promised to provide them with long-sought social security benefits, during the party’s extraordinary congress this weekend in Phnom Penh, where it laid out its policy platform.

Candlelight Party members prepare to install the party sign in Kampong Thom province. Picture from the Candlelight Party's FB page.

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Candlelight Leaders Decry Persecution as Hun Sen Threatens Another Lawsuit

19 Jan 2023 3:58 PM|
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Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday threatened to sue the opposition Candlelight party after its leaders accused the ruling CPP of political persecution in the run-up to the July 23 national elections.

Tourists visit the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, January 13, 2023. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Cambodia Prepares for the Return of Chinese Tourists and Visitors

13 Jan 2023 10:21 AM|
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As China reopens its borders, removing quarantine and testing requirements for returning travelers, the Cambodian government said it was eager to welcome back Chinese tourists and investors while rights groups urged the government to do more to prevent transnational crime.

Candlelight Party supreme advisor Kong Korm (center) speaks during a meeting with party members in Tbong Khmum province on January 7, 2023. (Candlelight Party)

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CPP Sues Candlelight Advisor Kong Korm, Demands $500,000 in Damages

11 Jan 2023 5:16 PM|
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The ruling Cambodian Peoples’ Party (CPP) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Candlelight party’s top advisor Kong Korm, demanding $500,000 in damages.

Former Candlelight Party supreme advisor Kong Korm (center) speaks during a meeting with the party members in Pailin province on December 16 2022. (Candlelight Party)

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Hun Sen Warns Candlelight Leaders Criticism of CPP Will be Met With Legal Action or “A Stick”

10 Jan 2023 6:54 PM|
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Prime Minister Hun Sen warned Candlelight’s leaders on Monday that they would face legal consequences or violence if they continued to criticize the ruling CPP.

Thoeun Sophea shows her Pac Card as she sells some drinks in front of a factory on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, January 05, 2023. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Three Months in, Government’s Cash Aid Scheme Remains Badly Needed

9 Jan 2023 2:43 PM|
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Three months after Prime Minister Hun Sen announced a new cash aid program for the poorest, the need remains acute. The program, which aims to help counteract the impacts of high inflation, has already reached hundreds of thousands of people. But some advocates say they are concerned local authorities could use the cash assistance as a political bargaining tool ahead of the July 2023 National Elections.

Preah Sihanouk Authorities Claim BBC’s Report on Scams, Human Trafficking is “Baseless”

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Candlelight Leaders Decry Persecution as Hun Sen Threatens Another Lawsuit

Cambodia Prepares for the Return of Chinese Tourists and Visitors

CPP Sues Candlelight Advisor Kong Korm, Demands $500,000 in Damages

Hun Sen Warns Candlelight Leaders Criticism of CPP Will be Met With Legal Action or “A Stick”

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Preah Sihanouk Authorities Claim BBC’s Report on Scams, Human Trafficking is “Baseless”

Kandal Families Slated for Eviction from Airport Site Renew Requests for Land Titles

Police Claim Japanese, Malaysian Nationals Removed From Compound Not Confined Against Will

Ruling CPP Courts Informal Workers in Election Campaign

Candlelight Leaders Decry Persecution as Hun Sen Threatens Another Lawsuit

Cambodia Prepares for the Return of Chinese Tourists and Visitors

CPP Sues Candlelight Advisor Kong Korm, Demands $500,000 in Damages

Hun Sen Warns Candlelight Leaders Criticism of CPP Will be Met With Legal Action or “A Stick”

Three Months in, Government’s Cash Aid Scheme Remains Badly Needed

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Cambodia Flies Home 78 Cambodians Subjected to Long Work Hours, No Meals in Saudi Arabia

From Harassment to Imprisonment – Union Leader Chhim Sithar Awarded Per Anger Prize For Workers Rights’ Fight

Community Forest Beleaguered Without NGO Support, Work Opportunities For Residents

Government Approves $300m Flood Mitigation Project in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Villagers Protests Overlapping Land Title With Tycoon Khun Sea’s Company

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