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Cambodian military graduation ceremony at a military school in Kampong Speu province in 2015. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Cambodian Military Conscription Law to be Enforced in 2026 to Strengthen Defence, Augment Army

14 Jul 2025 8:32 PM|
Phon Sothyroth|

Cambodians aged 18 to 30 will have to enroll in military service for 24 months starting in 2026, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet, noting that the conscription law is aimed at increasing the size and efficiency of army troops.

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Cambodian Military Conscription Law to be Enforced in 2026 to Strengthen Defence, Augment Army

14 Jul 2025 8:32 PM|

National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and her two vice presidents raise their hands to approve a constitutional amendment allowing Khmer nationality to be revoked “determined by the law,” on July 11, 2025. (National Assembly)

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Lawmakers Clear Path to Strip Citizenship

11 Jul 2025 6:02 PM|

Lawmakers unanimously approved a constitutional change Friday paving the way for Cambodians accused of foreign collusion to be stripped of their citizenship, a move critics say could be used to silence dissent.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is welcomed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on July 2, 2025. (AKP)

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Wong Visits Cambodia, Boosts Ties Amid Cambodia-Thailand Rift

3 Jul 2025 4:51 PM|

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrapped up a state visit to Phnom Penh on Wednesday after meeting his Cambodian counterpart and reaffirming bilateral ties in energy, trade and other key areas.

Cambodian police open a gate for man leaving via a Border Checkpoint on June 29, 2025. (Poipet Border checkpoint’s Facebook)

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Cambodia Stands Firm on Thailand Restoring Border Crossings First; Over 40,000 Migrant Workers Return Home

30 Jun 2025 8:12 PM|

Cambodia reaffirmed its stand on the reopening of border crossings with Thailand, stating that it is dependent entirely on the Thai side while urging them to restore the crossings to their original status prior to June 7.

Migrant workers leave Daung International Checkpoint in Battambang province after the Thai military opened the gate, allowing them to return to Cambodia. (Daung Border Checkpoint’s Facebook.)

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Border Closures Violate Human Rights, Says Govt Human Rights Body

26 Jun 2025 3:21 PM|

Cambodia's state-run human rights body is concerned about “serious human rights violations” arising from Thailand’s unilateral closure of all land border crossings which has left thousands of workers and civilians stranded, unable to cross for legitimate reasons.

Interior Minister Sar Sokha and ministry officials visit armed forces stationed along the border. (Sar Sokha’s Facebook)

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Sar Sokha Calls Out Thailand for ‘Lying’ About Borders Being Open, and For Manipulative Tactics

25 Jun 2025 7:30 PM|

Interior Minister Sar Sokha criticized Thailand for the closure of border crossings and their alleged manipulative tactics on the border issue following the May 28 fatal clash.

People gather at Poipet International border checkpoint as the Thai military closes the border on June 24, 2025. (AKP)

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Thai Military Closes All Land Borders, But Deals Reached At A Few to Allow Citizens to Return Home

24 Jun 2025 5:15 PM|

Thailand has fully enforced the closure of all land border crossings with Cambodia, restricting entry into the country, while allowing citizens who wish to return home.

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Thai Military Closes all Border Checkpoints With Cambodia Amid Border Tensions

23 Jun 2025 9:31 PM|

Breaking: Senior officials in Banteay Meanchey province confirmed on Monday night that the Thai military has ordered the closure of all border crossings with Cambodia.

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Cambodian Military Conscription Law to be Enforced in 2026 to Strengthen Defence, Augment Army

Cambodian Military Conscription Law to be Enforced in 2026 to Strengthen Defence, Augment Army

Lawmakers Clear Path to Strip Citizenship

Wong Visits Cambodia, Boosts Ties Amid Cambodia-Thailand Rift

Cambodia Stands Firm on Thailand Restoring Border Crossings First; Over 40,000 Migrant Workers Return Home

Border Closures Violate Human Rights, Says Govt Human Rights Body

Sar Sokha Calls Out Thailand for ‘Lying’ About Borders Being Open, and For Manipulative Tactics

Thai Military Closes All Land Borders, But Deals Reached At A Few to Allow Citizens to Return Home

Thai Military Closes all Border Checkpoints With Cambodia Amid Border Tensions

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