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Union members vote to elect new president of CLC on May 19, 2024. (CLC)

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Kong Athit Voted As CLC President, Defeating 18-year Incumbent Ath Thorn

20 May 2024 3:51 PM|
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The fifth general assembly of the Cambodian Labour Confederation (CLC), which was held in a hotel in Phnom Penh on May 19, saw Kong Athit voted as its president, edging out Ath Thorn, who has held the position since its founding 18 years ago.

Thim Votchann, a garment factory worker in Phnom Penh’s Mean Chey district, has held a NSSF card for seven years. Picture taken on 17 March 2022. CamboJA/Kheang Sokmean.

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National Social Security Fund card holders claim discrimination

25 Mar 2022 2:49 PM|

“In the past, medical staff discriminated against us when we used the NSSF card. We complained to NSSF and later, it got better than before,” she said.

A member of a health organization provide consultation to TB patients in the Loeuk Dek district of Kandal province, July 20, 2021. Photo supplied.

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Experts put drop in recorded TB cases down to pandemic

24 Mar 2022 2:13 PM|

The number of people who were treated for tuberculosis in 2021 decreased 26 percent compared to the previous year, according to the National Center for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control (CENAT), which said the COVID-19 pandemic was responsible for the drop.

Prime Minister Hun Sen and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida held a press conference after meeting Sunday at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, March 20, 2022. Picture from Hun Sen's Facebook page.

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Cambodia and Japan sweetening relations to balance China’s influence, analysts say

22 Mar 2022 11:31 AM|

On Sunday, visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reiterated his support for democracy and rule of law, touching on the subject once again after raising the issue last month with Hun Manet.

A sign at a gas station in Phnom Penh noting that they've run out of regular gasoline. March 17, 2022. CamboJA/ Sorn Sarath

Business ·

As gas price skyrockets, some stations announce they are out of stock

18 Mar 2022 8:47 AM|

As Cambodia’s gasoline prices hit record high following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some stations in Phnom Penh have announced they are out of stock of regular gas

Workers at a relocation site in Kandal province for families who will have to move to make way for the new airport, March 14, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

Human Rights ·

Development of mega-airport continues, despite opposition by locals

16 Mar 2022 9:19 AM|

Families who have to make way for Phnom Penh’s new mega airport are refusing to relocate to land set aside for them, and are demanding more monetary compensation for what they’re being forced to vacate.

NagaWorld union leaders posing with civil society leaders after their release from prison Monday night. Supplied photo.

Human Rights ·

Eight union leaders released on bail to settle labor conflict

15 Mar 2022 4:39 PM|

Eight NagaWorld union leaders were released from prison Monday night after requesting the Labor Ministry intervene to secure their bail.

New sand dumped on the beach near Kep City’s Phsar Kdam. Photo taken on February 26, 2022. CamboJA / Sovann Sreypich

Human Rights ·

Kep vendors and fishermen worried about land reclamation impacts

15 Mar 2022 4:01 PM|

“Please sympathize with the people [so we don’t] lose our natural resources. When it is lost, it will not be easy to regenerate. Please leave natural resources for our younger generation," she said.

Workers handle internet cables in Phnom Penh, February 15, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

Human Rights ·

NGOs and human rights advocates urge government to revise NIG sub-decree

15 Mar 2022 10:53 AM|

In nearly a month since the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication delayed implementation of the National Internet Gateway (NIG), civil society groups have continued urging the government to reconsider its plans.