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Prime Minister Hun Manet, his father and former PM Hun Sen, and CPP members at the 45th anniversary Victory Day in Phnom Penh, January 7, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues

8 Jan 2024 10:05 AM|
Khuon Narim|

Hun Sen, president of Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), said January 7 marks “Victory Day”, reminding citizens that liberal parties in Cambodia have constantly strengthened democracy, human rights and rule of law since the end of the genocide.

Representatives of NagaWorld's workers arrived earlier this month for a meeting at the Ministry of Labour in Phnom Penh. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Three-way NagaWorld negotiations fail to halt mass layoff

24 Jun 2021 7:00 AM|

The tripartite meeting came after NagaWorld workers, including union leaders, in April went through an unsuccessful first stage of negotiations with company representatives. Earlier this month, workers filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour seeking reinstatement of the workers marked for layoff.

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab leaves a meeting with Cambodian environment minister Say Sam Al at the Ministry of Environment in Phnom Penh, June 23. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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UK pledges deeper bilateral ties with Cambodia ahead of role as ASEAN chair

23 Jun 2021 9:10 PM|

The UK Foreign Secretary's visit to Cambodia comes amid concerns over the arrest of a number of environmental activists last week. Raab's visit followed a few weeks after the US deputy secretary of state visited Cambodia on June 1 to express concerns over the Cambodian government's crackdown on human rights defenders, as well as criticising an alleged Chinese military presence at Ream Naval Base.

Garment workers return to their rental rooms after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations in a red zone in the locked-down Choam Chao 1 commune of the Pur Senchey District in Phnom Penh. Picture taken on May 12, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Garment workers affected by lockdown to receive $40 allowance from government

23 Jun 2021 12:03 PM|

The social protection allowance would be provided to almost 275,747 garment workers from a total of 513 factories in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Preah Sihanouk provinces, according to a Tuesday statement from the Labour Ministry.

The three Mother Nature activists arrive at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for questioning, June 19, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Alleged Mother Nature Zoom meeting posted as “evidence” of royal insult

22 Jun 2021 9:20 PM|

A video clip purportedly taken from an online Zoom meeting between Mother Nature environmental group co-founder Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson and a number of environmental activists has been posted on social media as supposed evidence that the activists were guilty of insulting the nation’s king. The arrest of four environmental activists of plotting and insulting the king has been criticised by a number of foreign embassies and civil society groups.

Journalists arrested for allegedly extorting an illegal cockfighting ring arrive at the Kandal Provincial Court for questioning, June 22, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Journalists, publisher face five years prison over cockfighting extortion

22 Jun 2021 5:12 PM|

They face up to five years prison and their case has been passed to an investigating judge for further questioning, said Choun Sopanha, deputy prosecutor and court spokesman, as journalist advocates called for proper investigations into the case.

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Environmental activists charged with plotting and insulting the king

21 Jun 2021 8:25 PM|

Three environmental activists have been sent to pre-trial detention on charges of plotting and insulting the king by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. The co-founder of environmental group Mother Nature has also been charged in absentia.

US Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy speaks during an interview with CamboJA in Phnom Penh, June 16, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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US ambassador urges more transparency into Ream Naval Base, and the restoration of human rights

18 Jun 2021 9:11 AM|

The US ambassador to Cambodia, Patrick Murphy said the US continues to have concerns over China’s possible involvement at Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville and urged the Cambodian government to offer more transparency.

Residents look at the garbage filling Boeung Tompun lake, a wetland that has been taken over by a massive development, Picture taken on June 28, 2018. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Four environment activists arrested and accused of plotting, according to NGO

17 Jun 2021 9:35 PM|

Four environmental activists were arrested on Wednesday and accused of plotting, or conspiracy, to commit a crime, according to an officer at an environmental organization.

Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues

Three-way NagaWorld negotiations fail to halt mass layoff

UK pledges deeper bilateral ties with Cambodia ahead of role as ASEAN chair

Garment workers affected by lockdown to receive $40 allowance from government

Alleged Mother Nature Zoom meeting posted as “evidence” of royal insult

Journalists, publisher face five years prison over cockfighting extortion

Environmental activists charged with plotting and insulting the king

US ambassador urges more transparency into Ream Naval Base, and the restoration of human rights

Four environment activists arrested and accused of plotting, according to NGO

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Victory Day Celebration Raises Doubts About Cambodia’s Democracy, Human Rights Issues

Three-way NagaWorld negotiations fail to halt mass layoff

UK pledges deeper bilateral ties with Cambodia ahead of role as ASEAN chair

Garment workers affected by lockdown to receive $40 allowance from government

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