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Draft Public Order Law Looks to Control Cambodians’ Behavior and Activities

The draft Law on Public Order will give authoritative control to regulate Cambodians’ behavior and activities in public spaces.

Gov’t: ‘Immigration Campaign’ To Stop Anti-Ethnic Vietnamese ‘Nationalism’

Rights groups and the United Nations alleged that the revocation of documentation from ethnic minority communities in the last few years had rendered these groups stateless and vulnerable to exploitation and persecution.

A Pandemic and Gambling Ban Has Left Cambodia’s ‘New Shenzhen’ Unfinished

From 2016 to August 2019, Chinese inflows of investment into Sihanoukville peaked at about $2 billion, according to the Cambodian Development Council.

Eyewitnesses Confirm Thai Pro-Democracy Activist’s Abduction in Phnom Penh

Eyewitnesses were able to identify photographs of Wanchalearm Satsaksit to VOA Khmer and said he was the person who was abducted on Thursday.

Assembly Passes Illicit Money Legislation as Lawmakers Manage to Politicize Draft Laws

The assembly, composed exclusively of Cambodian People’s Party lawmakers, voted unanimously to pass both legislations without any amendments proposed during the session. The bills were passed by 119 lawmakers, in the absence of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Senior Naval Officer Wanted Over Koh Rong Shooting Incident

The National Police said Friday they are on the lookout for Ream Naval Base deputy commander Has Sothea and two other men for their involvement in a shooting incident with a group of Chinese nationals at Koh Rong island earlier this month.

Hit by Pandemic, A Handful of Garment Factories Switch to Mask Production

Ministry records obtained by VOA Khmer showed there were seven factories and seven workshops producing or seeking permits to produce masks and protective gear as of early April.

Amid Backsliding on Press Freedoms, Phnom Penh Calls for 'Professional' Reporting

Cambodia's top government spokesperson supports journalism 'within a basis of truth'.

Interview: Cambodian Government Spokesman Phay Siphan on Press Freedom

On Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index, Cambodia ranks 144 out of 178.

As China and U.S. Trade Barbs, Washington Nudges ASEAN Nations on South China Sea

Secretary Pompeo directed the conversation to the U.S.’ geopolitical battle with China, calling the Chinese Communist Party’s recent actions as “provocative behavior.”

Pandemic Diplomacy Boosts Sino-Cambodian Ties, Estranging Vietnam

The leaders were attending a virtual ASEAN summit on the morning of April 14, highlighting their views on the pandemic and measures that needed to be taken to protect the region.

State Coffers Receive $60M for Virus Fight; Gov’t Yet to Release Detailed Accounting

As of Tuesday, Cambodia had a total of 122 reported cases of the coronavirus respiratory disease and 110 recoveries.

Small Parties Council Attempts to Obscure Hun Sen’s One-Party Political Dominance

The Supreme Council for Consultation and Recommendation was seemingly required to fill the massive void left by the Cambodia National Rescue Party, which at its peak occupied 44 percent of the National Assembly, 20 percent of the Senate and 30 percent of commune chief positions.

Skepticism Rife Following Introduction of ‘State of Emergency’ Draft Law

The newly-proposed law on national emergency would potentially give Cambodian government unlimited access to martial power to enforce an emergency, while vastly controlling the citizenry’s online and offline activities.

‘State of Emergency’ Draft Law Gives Gov’t Sweeping Powers; Permits Human Rights Restrictions

The draft allows for a “state of emergency” to be declared in multiple scenarios, ranging from national security situations such as war or foreign invasion to public health concerns such as pandemics and severe calamity.

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Cambodia Holds Joint Military Exercises With Chinese Troops

The drill and the events surrounding the fight against the virus mark a “new stage” in the relations between Beijing and Phnom Penh, said Chheang Vannarith, President of the Phnom Penh-based think-tank Asian Vision Institute.

Observers: U.S. Ambassador’s Trial Appearance Strategic, Protects Interests in Cambodia

The U.S. Ambassador’s presence at the opposition leader’s treason trial and statement outside the courtroom signal setting aside soft approaches with Phnom Penh and putting front Washington’s opposition to the prosecution.

Linked to Viral Outbreak, Cambodian Muslims Facing Backlash

The revelation of the religious identity of infected individuals set off a deluge of online hate directed at the minority community.

Cambodia Bans Entry From Five Countries, Records Two New Virus Cases

A Ministry of Health statement released Saturday morning banned the entry of foreigners from the five countries, the first time Cambodia has introduced entry restrictions since the viral outbreak. 

Cambodia Announces Third Virus Case, British Tourist Tests Positive on River Cruise from Vietnam