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Workers begin excavation works on Prek Takeo canal connecting Mekong River to prepare for the Funan Techo canal groundbreaking ceremony on August 5 in Kandal province. Photo taken on July 19, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Funan Techo Canal – A Look at Public Support, Social Media Campaigns and Compensation As Groundbreaking Nears

31 Jul 2024 7:40 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

Cambodia has announced August 5 as the inauguration date of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal amid local endorsement and international scrutiny of its potential impact on the Mekong River and alleged ties to Chinese military operations. The government has denied this allegation.

A portrait of the late Sin Khon, an activist associated with the former CNRP, is seen near his mother in Ta Keo province, November 23, 2021. Photo taken by Em Bunnarith

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Sin Khon’s friends and family claim murder was politically motivated

24 Nov 2021 5:19 PM|

Family and friends of murdered student Sin Khon have said that they believe the young opposition activist was targeted in a political assassination, rejecting public statements by police that Khon was killed after getting into an argument with a motorcycle repairmen and his brother while drunk.

A man drives a motorcycle with a woman past the former Cambodia National Rescue Party headquarters in Phnom Penh. Picture taken May 24, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Civil society groups decry deportation of CNRP asylum seekers

22 Nov 2021 9:22 PM|

The recent deportations of three members of the outlawed Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) from Thailand to Cambodia has been criticized by a number of civil society groups for blatantly violating their rights as refugees recognised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The deportations have caused widespread concern among other activists who have sought political asylum in Thailand.

Former CNRP president Sam Rainsy (Center Right) and vice president Kem Sokha greet supporters during Rainsy's 2013 homecoming to Phnom Penh. Picture taken July 19, 2013. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Renewed Candlelight Party a sign of political split between former CNRP leaders, analysts say

9 Nov 2021 9:55 PM|

The outlawed CNRP cannot be resurrected, says a political analyst, with the soon-to-be resurrection of the Candlelight Party just the latest step toward a new opposition landscape of smaller, fractured parties.

Khmer Thavarak activist Chhoeun Daravy and fellow defendants arrive at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court to receive their verdicts, October 26, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Court sentences 14 youth activists and ex-CNRP officials of incitement

26 Oct 2021 6:11 PM|

A group of 14 activists who were arrested last year for arranging protests in support of the jailed unionist Rong Chhun were convicted Tuesday of charges of incitement.

The government is marking the 30th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements with a new 30,000 riel note featuring an image of Hun Sen with the late King Norodom Sihanouk.

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Government to release banknote with image of Hun Sen, late King to mark 30th anniversary of Paris Peace Agreements

18 Oct 2021 8:34 PM|

On Monday, Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a sub-decree to circulate a new 30,000 riel note featuring an image of himself with the late King Norodom Sihanouk, both of whom led factions included in the deal regarded as laying a path to end Cambodia’s long civil war. A ruling party spokesman said the new note, which also includes text referencing the peace treaty and its anniversary, honors those who forged the agreement.

A naval officer walks near patrol boats at Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Picture taken during a media trip organized by the government on July 26, 2019. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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US calls for more transparency after new Ream satellite photos released

14 Oct 2021 7:27 PM|

The US embassy on Wednesday criticized the Cambodian government saying it had not been transparent about China’s role in the Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville, after new satellite images emerged showing continued construction.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks during a meeting at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Phnom Penh, October 8, 2021. Picture via SPM

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Council of Ministers endorses draft constitutional amendment barring those holding dual citizenships from top leadership posts

8 Oct 2021 9:26 PM|

Cabinet ministers on Friday endorsed amendments to the constitution that would bar those holding multiple citizenship from holding top offices.

A man rides a bicycle past a banner asking people to confirm their personal information and register to vote ahead of the 2022 commune election, October 4, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Sar Kheng urges party members to address modern issues ahead of 2022 commune elections

4 Oct 2021 7:18 PM|

Relying on traditional political messaging about the Khmer Rouge era won’t be enough to sway public opinion in the 2022 commune council elections, said deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng on Monday.

Sin Khon’s friends and family claim murder was politically motivated

Civil society groups decry deportation of CNRP asylum seekers

Renewed Candlelight Party a sign of political split between former CNRP leaders, analysts say

Court sentences 14 youth activists and ex-CNRP officials of incitement

Government to release banknote with image of Hun Sen, late King to mark 30th anniversary of Paris Peace Agreements

US calls for more transparency after new Ream satellite photos released

Council of Ministers endorses draft constitutional amendment barring those holding dual citizenships from top leadership posts

Sar Kheng urges party members to address modern issues ahead of 2022 commune elections

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Funan Techo Canal – A Look at Public Support, Social Media Campaigns and Compensation As Groundbreaking Nears

Sin Khon’s friends and family claim murder was politically motivated

Civil society groups decry deportation of CNRP asylum seekers

Renewed Candlelight Party a sign of political split between former CNRP leaders, analysts say

Court sentences 14 youth activists and ex-CNRP officials of incitement

Government to release banknote with image of Hun Sen, late King to mark 30th anniversary of Paris Peace Agreements

US calls for more transparency after new Ream satellite photos released

Council of Ministers endorses draft constitutional amendment barring those holding dual citizenships from top leadership posts

Sar Kheng urges party members to address modern issues ahead of 2022 commune elections

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