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Melissa A. Brown, the US deputy assistant secretary talks during the press conference on December 15, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Rule of Law, Corruption Hesitate US Investors From Entering Cambodia

16 Dec 2023 10:05 AM|
Seoung Nimol|

Although the US aims to see an increase in American investment in Cambodia, the rule of law and corruption form a barrier to attracting investment from US companies to Cambodia, according to Melissa A Brown, the US deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of East and Pacific Affairs.

Defense Minster Tea Banh and Chinese Ambassador Wang Wentian are dressed in PPE during a visit to Preah Ket Melea Hospital in Phnom Penh on Wednesday. Panha Chhorpoan

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Border COVID-19 surveillance enhanced ahead of Chinese New Year, vaccinations to begin next week

5 Feb 2021 2:25 PM|

Cambodia will enhance surveillance for COVID-19 along the border with Vietnam and Thailand ahead of next week’s Chinese New Year holidays, as Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to kick off vaccinations against the disease next week.

District security guards prevent family members of CNRP defendants from getting close to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court premises on Thursday. Panha Chhorpoan

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CNRP defendants allege radiation at Prey Sar is causing memory loss

4 Feb 2021 7:31 PM|

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court ordered an expert analysis into allegations from former CNRP members claiming that their memories were being affected by radiation, during one of four trials against members of the party.

Iev Mach empties recyclables into a cart near her home in Toul Kok district, where her community is facing eviction to make way for a new road and drainage system, on January 15. Panha Chhorpoan

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Authorities pass buck in railway eviction, residents say

4 Feb 2021 11:15 AM|

Six months after receiving an eviction notice, a community living alongside the railway in Phnom Penh finally met with City Hall officials to make their case for compensation on Wednesday - but they received little assurance, with officials claiming to be waiting on reports from subordinates, they said.

Youth activist Sar Kanika arrives at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on January 15 to attend the start of an incitement trial involving her, Rong Chhun and Ton Nimol. Panha Chhorpoan

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Little evidence produced against unionist Rong Chhun, two activists

3 Feb 2021 5:36 PM|

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court continued the questioning of prominent unionist Rong Chhun and two co-defendants, with the cross-examination centering around their private messages on social media messaging applications.

Kampong Speu resident Lay Ratha points to the O'Brong stream, which he said is now polluted and undrinkable after the opening of a new factory nearby. Sorn Sarath

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Kampong Speu villagers allege “nameless” factory behind “black and bubbly” stream

3 Feb 2021 5:32 PM|

The narrow O’Brong stream splits the Samraong Tong and Oral districts in Kampong Speu province. On one bank is Taing Snor village and across the narrow waterbody is Monorom village.

Prisoners arrive at Phnom Penh Municipal Court ahead of their trials on June 2020. Panha Chhorpoan

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No Covid in prisons: officials respond to UN concerns

3 Feb 2021 3:12 PM|

Cambodia’s overcrowded prisons remain free of COVID-19, an official said on Wednesday, responding to calls from the United Nations to blanket test all inmates at facilities visited in November by an official at the center of Cambodia’s first community outbreak of the contagious disease.

District security guards block family members of former CNRP officials from protesting outside the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in January during a trial hearing. Panha Chhorpoan

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Gov’t quick to slam rights group’s UPR assessment

3 Feb 2021 9:51 AM|

Two years after Cambodia received nearly 200 recommendations during its Universal Periodic Review, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights said the government had made little progress when it came to opening Cambodia’s civic space, but had made some progress on certain aspects of the judicial system.

Cambodian security forces block access to the Thai border checkpoint in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey, the day Sam Rainsy was expected to return. Supplied

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Senior CNRP leaders tried for alleged attack against government

29 Jan 2021 6:53 PM|

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Friday began a trial against nine former senior leaders of the Cambodia National Rescue Party on the charge of…

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Rule of Law, Corruption Hesitate US Investors From Entering Cambodia

Border COVID-19 surveillance enhanced ahead of Chinese New Year, vaccinations to begin next week

CNRP defendants allege radiation at Prey Sar is causing memory loss

Authorities pass buck in railway eviction, residents say

Little evidence produced against unionist Rong Chhun, two activists

Kampong Speu villagers allege “nameless” factory behind “black and bubbly” stream

No Covid in prisons: officials respond to UN concerns

Gov’t quick to slam rights group’s UPR assessment

Senior CNRP leaders tried for alleged attack against government

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Rule of Law, Corruption Hesitate US Investors From Entering Cambodia

Border COVID-19 surveillance enhanced ahead of Chinese New Year, vaccinations to begin next week

CNRP defendants allege radiation at Prey Sar is causing memory loss

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Little evidence produced against unionist Rong Chhun, two activists

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