In Solidarity – In a Globalised World, Effects of Israel/Gaza War Felt in Cambodia
Although the newest war between Gaza and Israel is more than 7,000 kilometres away, its reverberations can be felt all the way in Cambodia, where the families of hundreds of…
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Three Minority Parties Form Alliance with Candlelight Party
Opposition party Candlelight has formed an alliance with minority parties Khmer Will Party, Grassroots Democratic Party and Cambodia Reform Party, three parties which failed to secure any seats, to challenge…
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Thach Setha Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison, Faces Further Charges
The Phnom Penh Municipal convicted Candlelight Party Co-Vice President Thach Setha last Thursday of issuing bad checks and sentenced him to 18 months in prison. He also was questioned on…
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Banteay Meanchey Court Charges Six Candlelight Officials With Incitement
Banteay Meanchey Court charged six Candlelight party officials with incitement and fraud and sent them to the provincial prison on Thursday evening, according to party spokesperson and NGO Licadho.
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Banteay Meanchey Police Detain 23 Candlelight Party Officials
Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police detained and questioned 23 Candlelight party officials over the weekend for allegedly lying to people while collecting thumbprints to establish a new political party. Police say…
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Candlelight Leader Thach Setha’s Lawyers Decry “Fake” Evidence in Trial’s Closing Arguments
Lawyers for Candlelight Party Vice President Thach Setha, who faces prison time for allegedly issuing bad checks, claimed prosecutors were relying on “fake” evidence during closing arguments at Phnom Penh…
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Hun Manet Awarded the Samdech Title, Along with National Assembly President
Prime Minister Hun Manet received the honorific title Samdech on Saturday via Royal decree.
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Prime Minister Calls Out Plans to Protest His Attendance at UN Meeting
Prime Minister Hun Manet called out opponents for their plans to protest his taking office while he attends the United Nations General Assembly meeting in September, characterizing their strategy as…
