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Opposition Outrage as CPP’s Constitution Changes Move Ahead
The National Assembly is expected to this week adopt draft amendments to the Constitution that relate to the transition of national leadership – a move strongly opposed by the opposition…
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In Pursat’s floating villages, no nearby secondary school means little chance at seventh grade
Pursat Province’s Krakor district: Chea Reaksmey, 13, has managed to make it to sixth grade on the Tonle Sap lake. At Kampong Prak Primary School, she’s an excellent student —…
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Training for Gold: Athletes, Coaches Hopeful for 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia
Cambodia is looking to improve on its best-ever medal performance with a stellar showing at the 2023 SEA Games to be held in Phnom Penh — but athletes, coaches and…
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Opposition parties want CPP-backed constitutional amendments scrapped
An alliance of opposition groups led by the Candlelight Party asked the National Assembly to reject CPP-proposed changes to the constitution, saying the amendments weakened parliament and violated the principles…
Cambodia falls to bottom rank on U.S. human-trafficking index
Cambodia is back on another U.S. blacklist. Washington, in its 2022 Trafficking in Persons report, downgraded the Kingdom to Tier 3 status, the lowest of three designations, citing endemic corruption…
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Labor unions want big increase in 2023 minimum wage
Labor unions are preparing to push for a substantial increase in the 2023 minimum wage, saying current salaries lag far behind soaring costs of living.
Forced evictions begin for Tonle Sap residents
Russei Keo district authorities on Monday began dismantling makeshift and semi-permanent homes along the Tonle Sap river to make way for a city-improvement project, sparking protests from 400 area families.
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Starting Blocks: Cambodia Races to Prepare Kingdom for 2023 SEA Games
Vath Chamroeun is a busy man with daunting challenges. As secretary general of the Cambodian SEA Games Organizing Committee (CAMSOC), he is one of the main officials in charge of…
