Tag: Cambodian

Keo Vandy holds a copy of her missing husband’s identification as she waits to hear news near Trach pagoda in Poipet on December 30, 2022. (CamboJA / Jack Brook)

DNA Test Confirms One Cambodian Died in Poipet Casino Fire, But More Still Missing

27 Feb 2023 8:23 PM|
Khuon Narim|

DNA testing last week revealed one Cambodian died in the December Poipet casino fire, Banteay Meanchey provincial authorities told CamboJA Monday.

Heang Bunnoeun (left) and Ban Doch (right) hold photos of their missing relatives, Bunnoeun’s sister-in-law Oeur Thy and Doch’s niece Sam Sreymom, on December 30, 2022. (CamboJA / Jack Brook)

Families of Missing Casino Workers Seek Compensation and Closure as Authorities Remain Vague Over Possible Cambodian Deaths

10 Jan 2023 3:36 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

Authorities have claimed no Cambodians died in the blaze which engulfed a Poipet casino in late December, but the relatives of one Khmer woman trapped…

Political analyst Seng Sary speaking at an event. Photo taken from his Facebook.

After two years without, Cambodians prepare Khmer New Year celebrations

12 Apr 2022 10:11 AM|
Try Thaney|

With celebrations already mounting around the country, Cambodians are showing their eagerness to celebrate the Khmer New Year after a two-year break due to the…