US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China
Apr 22, 2024, at 01:37 am
The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.
Cambodian authorities extradite 130 Chinese nationals over cybercrime, online fraud
Apr 20, 2024, at 12:40 am
Cambodian authorities have extradited 130 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in cybercrimes, online fraud and illegal gambling.
Cambodia arrests 2 foreign nationals over allegedly trafficking narcotics
Mar 22, 2024, at 11:18 pm
Cambodia has arrested a gang of two foreigners for possessing and trafficking illicit drugs, seizing almost 670 kg of narcotics, the country's Anti-Drug Department (ADP) said in a news release on Friday.
Bus explosion in Cambodia leaves two injured
Mar 05, 2024, at 11:28 pm
At least two people were injured in a bus explosion at a parking lot in front of the famed Angkor Wat temple in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Tuesday, a police chief said.
Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience
Oct 14, 2023, at 09:39 pm
Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Friday, UN chief António Guterres called on countries everywhere to boost resilience and adaptation, to build a safer and more just future for all.
UN rights expert urges key reforms in Cambodia
Oct 10, 2023, at 11:37 pm
A UN independent human rights expert on Monday called for urgent structural reforms in Cambodia following the “restricted” general elections earlier this year.
Cambodia: National elections ‘extremely disconcerting’, say human rights experts
Aug 04, 2023, at 08:25 pm
New York: The lead-up to, and the results of, the recent elections in Cambodia are “extremely disconcerting”, UN human rights experts said on Wednesday, adding that the credibility of the entire electoral process was affected.
Cambodia: UN rights chief regrets ‘severely restricted’ poll and opposition clampdown
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:47 pm
The UN human rights chief on Wednesday lamented the severe electoral clampdown by the Cambodian Government during the weekend vote, including restrictions on opposition parties, NGOs and media.
Cambodia: Adulterated rice wine leaves one dead, 27 hospitalised
Jun 04, 2023, at 09:35 pm
Phnom Penh: One villager died and 27 were hospitalized in northwest Cambodia's Pursat province after drinking homemade rice wine, which is suspected to contain high levels of methanol, a local health official said on Sunday.
Monkeys at Cambodia's famed Angkor site pose risk to tourists, temples
Feb 22, 2023, at 10:49 pm
Phnom Penh: Throngs of monkeys living in Cambodia's famed Angkor Archeological Park are posing a risk to tourists and temples, a Cambodian government agency said on Wednesday.
Cambodia positioned to fully integrate LGBT people into society, UN expert says
Jan 21, 2023, at 06:06 pm
New York: Cambodia is poised to make strides towards the full social integration of gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, protecting them from violence and discrimination, a UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Friday.
Death toll rises to 25 in Cambodia casino fire
Dec 30, 2022, at 08:49 pm
Phnom Penh: The death toll has risen to 25 after a massive fire engulfed a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, officials said on Friday.
Press freedom increasingly under threat in Cambodia – UN human rights report
Aug 05, 2022, at 11:02 pm
New York: Amid growing restrictions on civic space and press freedoms in Cambodia, journalists are being increasingly subjected to various forms of harassment, pressure, and violence, according to a new report published on Wednesday by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR).
Cambodian PM Hun Sen sets date for general election
Jun 29, 2022, at 09:59 pm
Phnom Penh/UNI/Xinhua: Cambodia sets Jul 23, 2023 as the date for the seventh National Assembly election, according to a decision signed by Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Wednesday.
US diplomat voices concerns about China's military presence during Cambodia visit
Jun 03, 2021, at 11:05 pm
Washington: A US senior diplomat has expressed serious concerns about China's military presence and construction of facilities at Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand.
Two Chinese men jailed in 70kg drug bust in Cambodia
May 21, 2021, at 06:22 pm
Phnom Penh: Two Chinese nationals have been charged for drug trafficking in Cambodia after a massive drug bust in Phnom Penh recovered 70 kg of narcotics that were headed for Vietnam, media reports said.
Review ‘disproportionate and unwarranted’ measures, rights experts urge Cambodia
Apr 14, 2021, at 03:52 pm
New York: United Nations independent human rights experts on Monday called for the review of new legal and administrative measures adopted by the Government of Cambodia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which they said appear to be “disproportionate and unwarranted”.
Cambodia: COVID-19 outbreak hits Chinese community
Feb 26, 2021, at 02:19 am
Phnom Penh: A COVID-19 outbreak incident has been reported among Chinese expat community members in Cambodia, media reports said on Monday.
Vietnam is losing best friends to China: Derek Grossman
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:09 am
Hanoi: Defence analyst Derek Grossman has said China has increasingly challenged Vietnam’s dominance in Cambodia and Laos, primarily by leveraging Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects to raise its influence in the region.
Cambodia's naval base set to witness China-led expansion
Oct 06, 2020, at 05:07 am
Beijing/Washington/Phnom Penh: The US has expressed concern over the China-backed expansion at Cambodia Ream Naval Base.
Mosques in Cambodia to reopen after COVID-19 situation eases
Sep 05, 2020, at 10:06 pm
Phnom Penh/Xinhua: Mosques in Cambodia will reopen their doors to worshippers every Friday, starting from Sept. 11 after temporary closure since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Minister Mam Bunheng said on Saturday.
Cambodian PM allocates 150 mln USD for road construction in tourist town despite COVID-19 threat
Sep 04, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Phnom Penh/Xinhua: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Friday decided to allocate 150 million U.S. dollars from national reserve funds to construct roads in the tourist town of Siem Reap province.
Vietnam to close border gates with Laos, Cambodia to prevent spread of COVID-19
Mar 31, 2020, at 03:46 pm
Hanoi/Xinhua/UNI: Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will close its border gates and border crossings with Laos and Cambodia starting from Wednesday in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 in the country.
Cambodian PM says won't exchange independence, sovereignty for aid
Jan 31, 2020, at 08:00 pm
Phnom Penh/Xinhua: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen reiterated on Friday that the country will not exchange its independence and sovereignty for any aid.
Cambodia to host 13th Asia-Europe Meeting on Nov 16-17: PM
Jan 31, 2020, at 04:01 pm
Phnom Penh/Xinhua/UNI: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Friday that the country will host the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Phnom Penh on Nov. 16-17.
UN human rights expert alarmed at rise in Cambodia arrests
Nov 09, 2019, at 08:59 am
New York/IBNS: A UN human rights expert is calling on the Cambodian Government to respect its citizens’ rights of freedom of opinion, expression and assembly, amid concerns over escalating tensions and a political crackdown across the country.
Cambodia: Giving back to UN peacekeeping
May 21, 2019, at 09:09 am
New York, May 21 (IBNS): It’s an overcast morning, in South Sudan’s capital Juba, and growling thunder announces the start of some light rain. Standing in the drizzle in his military police uniform, is Colonel Channy Vongvannak, the commander of the Cambodian Force Military Police at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
K P Sharma Oli to visit Vietnam, Cambodia next week
May 04, 2019, at 03:13 pm
Kathmandu, May 4 (UNI) Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will visit Vietnam and Cambodia from May 9 to 15.
Civil society groups matter for Cambodia’s sustainable development: UN expert
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:12 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): The Cambodian Government must work in tandem with civil society groups and build its policies around citizens’ human rights, if the country is to see durable peace and sustainable development, a UN expert urged on Friday.
Uphold UN Charter, reject unilateralism, declares Cambodia’s Prime Minister
Sep 29, 2018, at 07:55 am
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Addressing world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly’s general debate on Friday, Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia described the world as a fragile, unpredictable, and complicated place where countries “big and small must respect one another.”