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Civil society groups and youth activists lay wreaths at a gas station where activist Kem Ley was shot and killed in 2016, marking the ninth anniversary of his death. July 10, 2025. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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Nine Years On, Activists Mark Kem Ley’s Murder, Demand Justice

10 Jul 2025 5:06 PM|
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More than 100 unionists, youth activists and opposition members gathered at a Phnom Penh gas station on Thursday where political analyst and rights activist Kem Ley was shot dead nine years ago while drinking his morning coffee.

Union leaders meet to discuss the garment factory minimum wage ahead of a three-party negotiation in Phnom Penh. Photo taken September 6, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Unions negotiate for $22.20 increase to minimum wage for 2022

6 Sep 2021 9:48 PM|

Union representatives are urging an increase of $22.20 to the minimum wage for 2022, following renewed growth in exports of garment and footwear showing apparent recovery from the shocks of…

Fishermen who were rescued from Thai fishing boats are served breakfast at a building in Chroy Changva district, Phnom Penh June 18, 2015.CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Cambodian fisherman escaped violence by jumping ship, spending four days adrift

6 Sep 2021 7:00 AM|

During the four days he spent adrift on a buoy after escaping violent coworkers on a Malaysian fishing boat, Pei Poeun said he had little hope of survival.

Defrocked Chief Monk Pang Soda in front of a monks' house in Kirivongkot Boreyserey Phnom Penh pagoda, in a photo posted on his Facebook page on August 25, 2021.

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Chief monk of Kampong Cham pagoda defrocked due to alleged violation of COVID-19 measure

4 Sep 2021 10:04 AM|

A pagoda’s chief monk in Kampong Cham province was defrocked on Thursday and brought by authorities to the capital for questioning on allegations related to the obstruction of measures to…

A view of oil extraction facilities being operated by KrisEnergy and the Cambodia government in the Gulf of Thailand, in December 2020. KrisEnergy

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Cambodia files lawsuit against vessel owners over alleged crude oil theft

3 Sep 2021 10:02 PM|

Cambodia’s first entry into oil extraction may have ultimately failed, but the government is turning to the law to salvage at least one part of the attempt.

A man feeds ducks at his farm at the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Picture taken on February 2, 2017. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Government farm helpline has few takers in early days

3 Sep 2021 9:00 PM|

A new program to provide information and advice via phone to farmers has found few takers, with some saying they have little faith in the government to help them find…

Soldiers set up a tent along with a number of excavators and bulldozers in a disputed land site in Kandal province’s Ang Snuol district, June 4, 2021.CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Villagers lock in land dispute with Defense Ministry refuse compensation

3 Sep 2021 10:14 AM|

Villagers who have been affected by a land dispute with the Ministry of National Defense in Kandal province's Ang Snuol district have rejected a compensation offer by the government and…

Former opposition leader Kem Sokha greets onlookers as he leaves the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. Picture taken on January 16, 2020. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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In Kem Sokha trial limbo, analysts see strategy to split up CNRP

3 Sep 2021 9:06 AM|

Since his case was suspended in March 2020 amidst the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sokha and his lawyers have been unable to advance any proceedings. Their filed motions…

Authorities patrol a flooded area in Malai district in Banteay Meanchey province. Picture taken on September 1, 2021. Photo supplied.

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Heavy rainfall causes border flooding

2 Sep 2021 3:50 PM|

Heavy rains on Wednesday night have caused flooding across Cambodia, including along the border with Thailand and in the capital of Phnom Penh. The flooding has reportedly damaged many hectares…

Nine Years On, Activists Mark Kem Ley’s Murder, Demand Justice

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Cambodia files lawsuit against vessel owners over alleged crude oil theft

Government farm helpline has few takers in early days

Villagers lock in land dispute with Defense Ministry refuse compensation

In Kem Sokha trial limbo, analysts see strategy to split up CNRP

Heavy rainfall causes border flooding

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