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Former Boeung Tamok villagers leave the Phnom Penh court after their verdict on July 16, 2025. (CamboJA/Sovann Sreypich)

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Boeung Tamok Villagers Sentenced to One Month Jail for Protesting Land Deal

16 Jul 2025 9:45 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

Former nine Boeung Tamok villagers have been sentenced to one month jail for protesting against a land acquisition, despite agreeing to accept the government’s land exchange policy. The verdict caused confusion and sadness among the community.

Environmental activist Chhorn Phalla, who was sent to pre-trial detention on Monday, speaks at a press conference in Phnom Penh on July 16, 2020. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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R’kiri environmental activist imprisoned for allegedly clearing forest land

21 Sep 2021 4:22 PM|

Environmental activist Chhorn Phalla was arrested and placed in pretrial detention in Ratanakiri province on Monday on charges of clearing state forest land dating back to 2020. Phalla had returned…

A health officer distributes Chinese medicine to residents living in a red zone in Siem Reap province. Picture taken on September 17, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Siem Reap communities under lockdown to stop spread of COVID-19

21 Sep 2021 9:46 AM|

A handful of communities in Siem Reap city have been ordered into lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of COVID-19 in Cambodia’s main tourist hub.

Nine villagers from Kandal province who were arrested while protesting against a new airport were released on bail on Monday evening. Photo Supplied

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Nine villagers released on bail after week-long detention for airport protests

20 Sep 2021 9:48 PM|

Nine people who were charged by the Kandal provincial court after protesting during an ongoing land dispute over a new airport in Kandal were released on bail on Monday evening.…

Political analyst Seng Sary speaking at an event. Photo taken from his Facebook.

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Hun Sen rescinds order to arrest political analyst Seng Sary

20 Sep 2021 8:39 PM|

Prime Minister Hun Sen has backtracked on his order to arrest political commentator Seng Sary after having previously accused the analyst of supporting former opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s suggestion to…

Labourers work at a construction site in Phnom Penh, September 17, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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New guidelines aim to reduce accidents at construction sites

18 Sep 2021 10:39 AM|

Australia and Cambodia signed an agreement paving the way for better safety standards in the notoriously underregulated construction industry, the Australian Embassy announced Thursday. “The rapid transformation of Cambodia’s cities…

Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks at the start of the 6-12 year-old vaccination campaign at the Peace Palace on September 17, 2021, photo posted on his Facebook page.

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PM warns analysts not to criticize Kingdom

18 Sep 2021 8:40 AM|

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday threatened a political analyst who had made comments critical of Cambodia’s foreign policy toward China, and said another analyst who had spoken of government…

Representatives of the NagaWorld union submit a petition rejecting last week's decision of the Arbitration Council in Phnom Penh, September 17, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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NagaWorld union files rejection of Arbitration Council non-ruling on mass layoff

18 Sep 2021 8:36 AM|

Representatives of NagaWorld’s union on Friday submitted a letter to the Arbitration Council rejecting its refusal last week to consider the demands of workers looking to counter the casino company’s…

Villagers protesting on August 2 on farmland within the disputed boundary of a Svay Rieng canal restoration project. Supplied

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Two farmers charged under COVID law for Svay Rieng land protests released on bail as local families accept compensation

17 Sep 2021 10:04 PM|

Two representatives of a farming community in Svay Rieng province who have been charged under the COVID-19 law were released on bail as more local families accept state compensation in…

Boeung Tamok Villagers Sentenced to One Month Jail for Protesting Land Deal

R’kiri environmental activist imprisoned for allegedly clearing forest land

Siem Reap communities under lockdown to stop spread of COVID-19

Nine villagers released on bail after week-long detention for airport protests

Hun Sen rescinds order to arrest political analyst Seng Sary

New guidelines aim to reduce accidents at construction sites

PM warns analysts not to criticize Kingdom

NagaWorld union files rejection of Arbitration Council non-ruling on mass layoff

Two farmers charged under COVID law for Svay Rieng land protests released on bail as local families accept compensation

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R’kiri environmental activist imprisoned for allegedly clearing forest land

Siem Reap communities under lockdown to stop spread of COVID-19

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Hun Sen rescinds order to arrest political analyst Seng Sary

New guidelines aim to reduce accidents at construction sites

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NagaWorld union files rejection of Arbitration Council non-ruling on mass layoff

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