Victims of Tycoon’s Alleged Land Fraud Turn to Child Labor and Migration To Repay Debt
Like many of her neighbors in Kampong Cham, Seang Sinath borrowed tens of thousands of dollars to invest in a tycoon’s land scheme, falling into overindebtedness when the company stopped…
Four Thai Citizens Arrested in Cambodia Over Links to Online Scam and Triple Murder
Four Thai nationals allegedly linked to a cyber scam operation and triple murder case were arrested in Poipet City near the Thai border over the weekend.
Garment Worker Unions and Employers at a Standstill on 2024 Minimum Wage
No new agreement was made between garment worker unions and employers at a Monday meeting, with employers maintaining their stance from September 4 that they will only increase the monthly…
Only One Third of Disabled People Identified for Government Assistance Program Since 2020
A July sub-decree aims to improve the registration process for disabled people in order to receive government assistance, but most disabled people in the country have yet to benefit from…
Amnesty International Calls on World Heritage Committee to Address Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat
The human rights group Amnesty International has called on Unesco’s World Heritage Committee to address forced evictions at Angkor Wat as its 45th annual meeting begins Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
Government Forms Committee to Monitor Public Opinion and Promote Positive Image of Cambodia
The government formed a committee to strengthen public opinion and monitor information in the country, and advocates are concerned the government body will hinder freedom of expression and the press.
Amidst ASEAN Summit, Thailand and Indonesia Urge for Protection from Online Scams in Cambodia
During the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo who urged for stronger protection of Indonesian citizens from the cyber crime industry. Widodo…
Ice Factory Ordered to Suspend Operations After Causing Sickness
Phnom Penh authorities suspended the operations of an ice factory after an ammonia gas leak last Friday caused more than 30 people living nearby to experience severe sickness from the…
