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

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

8 Apr 2024 4:00 PM|
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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.

An aerial view of Radang Mountain following the clearance of the land by the buyers in 2020. Photo: Supplied

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‘Return Our Sacred Mountain’ – Punong Natives in Mondulkiri Continue Four-Year Fight For Land Sold Illegally

7 Dec 2023 2:57 PM|

Radang is a sacred mountain located within the Punong indigenous community land in Pou Lung village in Senmonorom district’s Romnea commune in Mondulkiri province. The villagers have always celebrated the mountain by making offerings to the spirits, an activity that has long prevailed.

More than 100 villagers gather outside Siem Reap provincial court to support those who were questioned on December 5, 2023. (Supplied by Hang Touch TV Online)

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Siem Reap Court Questions Two More Villagers Over APSARA Authority’s Lawsuit

6 Dec 2023 8:18 PM|

Another two villagers were allowed to return after being questioned on Tuesday by the Siem Reap provincial court following a lawsuit by APSARA authority on villagers, accused of inciting others to commit felony and obstruct public work.

Chhim Sithar leaves the Phnom Penh municipal court after her verdict on May 25, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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NGOs Call On the Government to Restore Human Rights in Cambodia

4 Dec 2023 8:21 PM|

Amid a visit by the Special Rapporteur to Cambodia, non-governmental organizations have asked the government to improve human rights conditions in the country, where freedom of expression and political rights continue to be undermined, along with the abuse of political opponents and the shutting down of independent media.

Siem Reap villagers gather in front of Siem Reap provincial court to support four people who were questioned by the court on November 24, 2023. (Licadho)

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Siem Reap Court Questions Villagers Named in APSARA’s Lawsuits

25 Nov 2023 9:26 AM|

Siem Reap Provincial Court questioned four villagers, including a commune police officer for allegedly obstructing public work, and for intentionally causing damage and violence.

Former NagaWorld workers meet with Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Cabinet officers to submit a petition, on November 23, 2023. (CamboJA/Sovann Sreypich)

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Cabinet Rejects New NagaWorld Worker Petition in Two-Year-Long Dispute

24 Nov 2023 5:57 PM|

Cabinet officials rejected a new petition brought by former NagaWorld employees Thursday, stating that the petition did not meet administrative requirements. Protesters were hopeful that Prime Minister Hun Manet and his new government might solve the dispute that has dragged on for nearly two years.

More than 400 workers protest outside ML Intimate Apparel (Cambodia) Ltd to demand regular salaries, November 8, 2023. (Supplied)

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Chinese-Owned Factory Terminates Workers For Protesting Against Irregular Wage Payments

21 Nov 2023 7:21 PM|

Over 10 employees had their contracts terminated for allegedly protesting against irregular wage payments by ML Intimate Apparel (Cambodia) Ltd in O’Neang Special Economic Zone in Banteay Meanchey province on November 08, 2023.

A brick kiln at a factory on the outskirts Phnom Penh, on July 20, 2021. (CamboJA/Khuon Narim)

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NGO Licadho Finds Child Labor, Debt Bondage in Cambodia’s Brick Factories

20 Nov 2023 9:17 PM|

Child labor and debt bondage continue in Cambodia’s brick factories, according to a report published Monday by the human rights group Licadho. The organization also found garment waste from international brands such as Reebok, Old Navy and Adidas fueling kilns in brick factories.

Hoy Mai, a plaintiff in a historic class action lawsuit, stands in front of her field of cassava plants. She lost five hectares of farmland in Oddar Meanchey after the Cambodian government granted an Economic Land Concession in 2008 to a subsidiary of the Thai sugar company Mitr Phol. (Lay Sophanna)

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Cambodian Land Disputants Head to Thai Court, Coca-Cola Documents in Hand

4 Nov 2023 1:43 PM|

Hoy Mai sits on the floor in her spare brick house in Oddar Meanchey province in northern Cambodia. Spread out on a hammock, playing on a cell phone behind her, is her son. He was born 13 years ago while Mai was in prison after fighting back against a Thai sugar company taking control of her community’s land.

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

‘Return Our Sacred Mountain’ – Punong Natives in Mondulkiri Continue Four-Year Fight For Land Sold Illegally

Siem Reap Court Questions Two More Villagers Over APSARA Authority’s Lawsuit

NGOs Call On the Government to Restore Human Rights in Cambodia

Siem Reap Court Questions Villagers Named in APSARA’s Lawsuits

Cabinet Rejects New NagaWorld Worker Petition in Two-Year-Long Dispute

Chinese-Owned Factory Terminates Workers For Protesting Against Irregular Wage Payments

NGO Licadho Finds Child Labor, Debt Bondage in Cambodia’s Brick Factories

Cambodian Land Disputants Head to Thai Court, Coca-Cola Documents in Hand

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Restrictions and Violations Against Fundamental Freedoms Up 11 Percent in 2023

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

‘Return Our Sacred Mountain’ – Punong Natives in Mondulkiri Continue Four-Year Fight For Land Sold Illegally

Siem Reap Court Questions Two More Villagers Over APSARA Authority’s Lawsuit

NGOs Call On the Government to Restore Human Rights in Cambodia

Siem Reap Court Questions Villagers Named in APSARA’s Lawsuits

Cabinet Rejects New NagaWorld Worker Petition in Two-Year-Long Dispute

Chinese-Owned Factory Terminates Workers For Protesting Against Irregular Wage Payments

NGO Licadho Finds Child Labor, Debt Bondage in Cambodia’s Brick Factories

Cambodian Land Disputants Head to Thai Court, Coca-Cola Documents in Hand

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“Release Wing Star Shoes Union Leader Chea Chan”, CATU Pleads With Kampong Speu Court

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Military Officials Are Investigating Munitions Warehouse Blast That Killed 20 Soldiers, Wounded Several Others

Restrictions and Violations Against Fundamental Freedoms Up 11 Percent in 2023

NagaWorld Union Lawyers Urge Supreme Court To Decide Fairly on Chhim Sithar, LRSU Members

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