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A US Visa issued to a Cambodian in 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Placing of Cambodia on US “Yellow List” Sparks Fears of Harsher Restrictions

18 Mar 2025 3:14 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

The Trump administration is drafting a new travel ban targeting over 40 countries, placing them into three tiers based on security concerns. Cambodia is on the "yellow list”, where it is given 60 days to address issues or face stricter restrictions. The move has raised concerns among students, activists and opposition members.

Ta Moan Thom Temple in Ta Moan Senchey Village, Kok Mon Commune, Banteay Ampil District, Oddar Meanchey Province. A post by the Oddar Meanchey Provincial Tourism Department in 2020

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Ta Moan Thom Temple Situation Stabilizes, But Disputes On Rightful Location Persist

18 Feb 2025 7:45 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

The situation at Ta Moan Thom Temple in an area where boundary delimitation has not been completed along the Cambodia-Thai border, has now stabilized, with no tensions reported. However, Thailand and Cambodia both continue to assert that the temple is within their respective territory.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power rides a tuk-tuk past an office with a USAID signboard in Siem Reap during her visit to Cambodia in October 2024. Photo: USAID Cambodia

Human Rights ·

Business and Human Rights Law Group Report: Cambodia Must Act Fast to Offset US Aid Cuts

18 Feb 2025 10:06 AM|
Seoung Nimol|

A new analysis by the Business and Human Rights Law Group (BHRLG) warns that the suspension of US aid to Cambodia threatens critical sectors like health, education, and mine clearance, putting thousands of lives at risk. The report urges Cambodia and its partners to act swiftly to safeguard vital programs and bridge the funding gap.

Cambodian youths showcase their corruption-themed artwork in an exhibition organized by TIC in conjunction with International Anti Corruption Day. Photo taken on December 8, 2023. (CamboJA/ Chhorn Chansy)

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Cambodia’s Corruption Ranking Declines in 2024, Government Questions Report’s Transparency

12 Feb 2025 10:37 AM|
Seoung Nimol|

Cambodia’s corruption ranking worsened in 2024, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), raising concerns over governance and anti-corruption efforts. While the government acknowledged the existence of corruption, it questioned the report’s transparency and accuracy.

The groundbreaking ceremony of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal in Kandal province on August 5, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Human Rights ·

Six Months On, Funan Techo Canal Impact Resolution Set to Begin

11 Feb 2025 2:03 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

Six months after the groundbreaking of the Funan Techo Canal, Kandal provincial authorities have started discussions on compensation for affected residents, with impact resolution set to begin in mid-February 2025.

A Cambodian deminer holds a metal detector at a testing area in a minefield during a demonstration for the media at a demining center in Kampong Speu province, on November 27, 2011. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

Human Rights ·

CMAC Demining Work Boosted by Chinese Aid Amid U.S. Freeze, Civil Society Surveys Impact to Inform U.S. Government

7 Feb 2025 9:41 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

The Chinese government granted $4.4 million to support Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)’s mine clearance work amid the suspension of U.S. aid, however, the funds cannot cover all halted projects, leaving many deminers in financial hardship. While civil society groups warn of broader impacts, they are surveying the effects which will be compiled and submitted in a letter to the U.S. government.

A CMAC staff shows UXO discovered in a mine field. A photo post on CMAC Director-General Heng Ratana’s Facebook on January 31, 2025 during his announcement on a halt to their activities following USAID’s fund suspension.

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U.S. Aid Freeze Forces Cambodian Government to Seek New Funding Partners Amid NGO Layoffs

3 Feb 2025 9:34 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

Amid a disruption of key projects in Cambodia due to the U.S. aid freeze, the government is scrambling to secure new funding partners to keep afloat initiatives which have stalled. With programs grinding to a halt, NGO staff are also facing job losses and uncertainty—prompting officials to urge Washington to reconsider its decision.

Human Rights ·

Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Halt Is Worrying, Cambodian NGOs Say, As Programs Left in Limbo

28 Jan 2025 4:44 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

The Trump administration’s 90-day suspension of foreign assistance funding has brought critical development programs in Cambodia to a standstill, sparking concern among NGOs and civil society organizations. The Cambodian government has yet to confirm the impact on USAID-supported projects in key sectors.

The Phnom Penh skyline covered in smog on Jan. 23, 2025. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Environment ·

Phnom Penh Ranks 2nd in Global Pollution, Govt Plays Down Hazard

24 Jan 2025 2:58 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

Phnom Penh was the world’s second most polluted city Friday morning, behind only Dhaka, Bangladesh, according to Swiss air quality firm IQAir.

Placing of Cambodia on US “Yellow List” Sparks Fears of Harsher Restrictions

Business and Human Rights Law Group Report: Cambodia Must Act Fast to Offset US Aid Cuts

Six Months On, Funan Techo Canal Impact Resolution Set to Begin

CMAC Demining Work Boosted by Chinese Aid Amid U.S. Freeze, Civil Society Surveys Impact to Inform U.S. Government

U.S. Aid Freeze Forces Cambodian Government to Seek New Funding Partners Amid NGO Layoffs

Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Halt Is Worrying, Cambodian NGOs Say, As Programs Left in Limbo

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