Tag: compensation

The aftermath of the fire at Grand Diamond City hotel and casino, where at least 27 people died, on December 29, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

Relatives of Missing Casino Workers Still Lack Compensation, DNA Results

24 Jan 2023 8:06 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

Several Cambodian families missing relatives who worked at a Poipet casino engulfed in a deadly fire in late December say weeks later they have still…

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…

The families of 28 victims killed due to a Sihanoukville building’s collapse gather outside the Prime Minister Hun Sen’s bodyguard unit headquarters in Kandal province to submit a petition requesting his help in receiving court-ordered compensation on October 13, 2022. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Families of Building Collapse Victims Seek Compensation, Appeal to Prime Minister

18 Oct 2022 5:13 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

Pen Sarun has not received even 100 riel of court-ordered compensation for the death of her husband, one of 28 workers killed in the collapse…

Workers laid off from Canteran Apparel (Cambodia) Co. Ltd sit guard outside the factory, which closed without paying them compensation. Photo taken on May 9, 2022. CamboJA/ Va Sopheanut

Hun Sen orders ministry to help laid-off garment workers

17 Aug 2022 7:13 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the Ministry of Labor to expedite compensation for garment factory workers affected by closures and lay-offs.

Villagers facing eviction to make way for the new airport meet with company representatives and Land Management Ministry officials in Kandal Stung district on July 7, 2022. CamboJA

Families affected by Kandal airport demand clarity on compensation

8 Jul 2022 7:00 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

Sixty Families affected by a $1.5 billion airport project in Kandal province met with representatives from the company responsible as well as officials from the…

A Chinese company's warehouse is seen at the site of a land dispute in Trapaing Pring commune in Tbong Khmum province. Picture taken May 28, 2022. CamboJA/ Khuon Narim

Villagers in land dispute hope new commune councillors will help

1 Jun 2022 3:21 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Dambe district, Tbong Khmum province: Residents of Trapaing Pring commune who are involved in a land dispute with a Chinese company say they’ll be voting…