Tag: lawsuit

Siem Reap villagers gather in front of Siem Reap provincial court to support four people who were questioned by the court on November 24, 2023. (Licadho)

Siem Reap Court Questions Villagers Named in APSARA’s Lawsuits

25 Nov 2023 9:26 AM|
Khuon Narim|

Siem Reap Provincial Court questioned four villagers, including a commune police officer for allegedly obstructing public work, and for intentionally causing damage and violence.

Hoy Mai, a plaintiff in a historic class action lawsuit, stands in front of her field of cassava plants. She lost five hectares of farmland in Oddar Meanchey after the Cambodian government granted an Economic Land Concession in 2008 to a subsidiary of the Thai sugar company Mitr Phol. (Lay Sophanna)

Cambodian Land Disputants Head to Thai Court, Coca-Cola Documents in Hand

4 Nov 2023 1:43 PM|
Leila Goldstein|

Hoy Mai sits on the floor in her spare brick house in Oddar Meanchey province in northern Cambodia. Spread out on a hammock, playing on…

One of the extended structures which APSARA National Authority attempted to demolish as villagers protested against them on August 8, 2023. (Licadho)

APSARA Brings Lawsuit Against Angkor Wat Villagers For Obstructing Illegal Structure Demolition

3 Nov 2023 4:31 PM|
Khuon Narim|

A lawsuit has been filed by APSARA National Authority against seven villagers, including a commune police chief, who live around Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World…

Candlelight party leaders and members gather for a meeting in Stung Treng province on January 15, 2023. (Candlelight Facebook page)

Despite Threats, Candlelight Leaders Say They’re Focused on Platform, Grassroots Activism

25 Jan 2023 6:06 PM|
Khuon Narim|

While top Candlelight leadership face lawsuits and arrest, party leaders say they are investing in grassroots activism and developing the party platform in the run-up…

Candlelight Party members prepare to install the party sign in Kampong Thom province. Picture from the Candlelight Party's FB page.

Candlelight Leaders Decry Persecution as Hun Sen Threatens Another Lawsuit

19 Jan 2023 3:58 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday threatened to sue the opposition Candlelight party after its leaders accused the ruling CPP of political persecution in the…

Candlelight Party supreme advisor Kong Korm (center) speaks during a meeting with party members in Tbong Khmum province on January 7, 2023. (Candlelight Party)

CPP Sues Candlelight Advisor Kong Korm, Demands $500,000 in Damages

11 Jan 2023 5:16 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

The ruling Cambodian Peoples’ Party (CPP) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Candlelight party’s top advisor Kong Korm, demanding $500,000 in damages.

Preah Vihear provincial court in 2020. (Supplied)

Journalists Facing Extortion Charges, Tycoon Threats for Sensitive Stories

27 Dec 2022 9:11 PM|
Khuon Narim|

A journalist investigating deforestation remains in hiding after the Preah Vihear provincial court issued a warrant for his arrest in October on charges of extortion.

A woman drives a motorcycle past the Phnom Penh home of opposition Candlelight Party vice president Son Chhay on November 28, 2022. The court has issued injunction to temporarily seize his properties. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

Phnom Penh Court Orders Son Chhay’s Properties To Be Seized Over Ongoing Defamation Suit

29 Nov 2022 9:48 AM|
Sorn Sarath|

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has issued a warrant to temporarily seize two properties of Candlelight Party vice president Son Chhay, to ensure payment to…