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Garment workers leave a factory during lunch break in scorching weather, in Phnom Penh on April 10, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Garment Workers Request for Water Mist Fans as Rising Temperatures Affect Health And Productivity

11 Apr 2024 9:09 AM|
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Garment workers in Phnom Penh and Kandal, Takeo and Kampong Chhnang provinces have asked their companies to install water mist fans in the factory amid rising temperatures. The call comes on the heels of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training’s directive on April 9 to factories and companies to spray water on roofs and set up enough fans to cool down.

The famous lions roundabout in Sihanoukville, the coastal city housing numerous scam compounds, on August 24, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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Cambodia Deports Four Japanese Nationals, 19 Chinese Nationals This Week

2 Feb 2024 4:02 PM|

Cambodia deported four Japanese citizens Wednesday, with three suspected of involvement in online scam operations, according to Japanese and Cambodian officials. In Preah Vihear, 19 Chinese citizens were also arrested this week.

Cambodian youths showcase their corruption-themed artwork in an exhibition organized by TIC in conjunction with International Anti Corruption Day. Photo taken on December 8, 2023. (CamboJA/ Chhorn Chansy)

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Cambodia’s Corruption Index Slips, Indicating Stagnation in Fight Against Corruption

31 Jan 2024 2:14 PM|

Cambodia’s corruption index on Transparency International 2023 has worsened, falling two points from last year, according to Transparency International Cambodia (TIC). The Corruption Perceptions Index…

Plots of land given by Kandal provincial authority to villagers. Picture taken on 24 January 2024. (CamboJA/ Sovann Sreypich)

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Victims of Kandal River Bank Collapse Get Land But Promise To Build Houses Still Unfulfilled

29 Jan 2024 2:41 PM|

Seventy two families in Kandal province’s Rokar Khpos commune, who are living temporarily on private land in Prek Thei village, have asked the provincial authorities to build their houses as promised. They also want the authorities to supply water and electricity as there is none at the moment.

nterior Minister Sar Sokha attends a meeting in January 2024. (Interior Ministry’s Facebook)

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Some 70 Police Officers Dismissed For Drug Abuse, Internal Offenses Under New Government

26 Jan 2024 3:14 PM|

As of January 23, the Interior Ministry has dismissed about 70 police officials across the country since a crackdown on various criminal offenses within the police force including drug abuse began in November last year.

Chea Mony, younger brother of union leader Chea Vichea, speaks during the latter’s 20th death anniversary in Phnom Penh on January 22, 2024. (CamboJA/ Sovann Sreypich)

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20 Years On – Chea Vichea’s Death Mourned, Call To Build Symbolic Stupa To End Impunity

23 Jan 2024 9:48 AM|

Dozens of workers, union and civil society representatives, and relatives gathered in front of Chea Vichea’s statue on Monday to commemorate the union leader’s passing 20 years ago near the Langka Pagoda in 2004. The event, which took place not far from where Vichea was assassinated, saw Buddhist monks conduct a prayer.

Villagers gather to prevent Global Green’s excavator and bulldozer from clearing their land to create access to the mine, January 13, 2024. (Supplied)

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Villagers Demand Compensation From Global Green Mining For Clearing Farm

15 Jan 2024 9:34 PM|

At least 10 families are demanding compensation from a private company, which cleared farms and forest land to build an access road to explore iron ore mining in Preah Vihear province.

Officials burn five tons of drugs during a ceremony in Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich on June 28, 2023. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Justice Ministry Rolls Out Campaigns to Expedite Court Hearings, Review Irregularities

11 Jan 2024 8:41 AM|

The Justice Ministry has rolled out two campaigns to speed up court hearings and resolve alleged irregularities in the justice system in order to enhance transparency and quality. The campaigns, including the set up of out-of-court settlements, have been lauded by civil society groups.

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Lower Court Judges, Prosecutors Involved in “Procedural Misconducts” – Adhoc

4 Jan 2024 8:06 PM|

Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (Adhoc) has published a report alleging misconduct by judges and prosecutors during trials, urging the Justice Ministry to examine them and mete out administrative penalties.

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