Lack of Social Protection Could Deepen Poverty Among Returning Migrants
Without social protection, even short periods of unemployment will worsen living conditions for migrant households, research found, as 30% of them were already poor and in debt.
Heavy Rains and Flooding Lead to Deaths, Evacuations and Destruction of Homes and Crops
Four days of heavy rain and flooding across eight provinces have led to casualties, more than 8,000 homes and 11,000 rice fields damaged and at least 144 families evacuated, according…
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NEC Releases Preliminary Election Results: CPP’s Dominates, Funcinpec in Distant Second
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won a sweeping victory, while Funcinpec and the Khmer National United Party received the second and third most votes, according to preliminary election results…
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After New National Bank Appointments, Hun Sen Says All Officials But Ministers Will Keep Their Posts
Government officials besides ministers will retain their positions after the new cabinet is formed in August, Prime Minister Hun Sen said via a video posted on Twitter last Saturday.
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Constitutional Council Upholds NEC Ban Against Two Candlelight Officials
The Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) on Monday upheld a ban on two Candlelight Party officials from running for elected office for ten years for inciting spoiled ballots. They will…
Cambodian Police Confirm Investigation Into Kidney Trafficking in Phnom Penh, Hospital Official Denies Knowledge
Cambodian police are investigating alleged illegal organ trading at Preah Ket Mealea Hospital in cooperation with Indonesian police, while a hospital official claimed to have no knowledge of the sale…
Imprisoned Activist Seng Theary Ends Ten-Day Hunger Strike
The imprisoned activist Seng Theary ended her 10-day hunger strike on Thursday after losing about 5 kilograms, according to her lawyer Jared Genser, following a June report from a UN…
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NEC Upholds Convictions Against Opposition Members for Inciting Spoiled Ballots
The National Election Committee (NEC) upheld the decisions of provincial election officials Thursday, who had convicted four opposition members and activists for inciting spoiled ballots in the national election.
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Future Prime Minister Hun Manet Promises to Follow His Father’s Advice
A day after Prime Minister Hun Sen announced his son Hun Manet would take over the role in August, Hun Manet told the public on Thursday he would follow his…
