Hul Reaksmey

In Tirade Against Former Opposition Party, Hun Sen Praises ‘Win-Win’ Policy on Anniversary of Khmer Rouge Overthrow

The Win-Win policy is credited with ending Cambodia’s long-running civil war in 1998 by allowing members of rebel factions to integrate into the Cambodian military.

Four Convicted Union Leaders Call for New Independent Investigation Into Deadly 2014 Crackdown

Hun Sen Lends Support to Union Leaders Convicted Over Garment Worker Unrest

During a meeting with garment workers in Kompong Speu town on Wednesday, Hun Sen said: “I dare to claim because I follow this issue that the three people were not involved... I have proof that those three were not involved.”

Human Rights Watch Calls for Repeal of ‘Repressive’ Laws

The statement by HRW published this week focused on a law regulating non-governmental groups and two other laws that it said restricted the functioning of civil society groups.

Cambodia Forms Group to Settle Lawsuits Against Unionists

The move comes after Prime Minister Hun Sen issued an appeal to unionists who are the subject of outstanding legal proceedings to provide the labor ministry with information about their cases to speed up their resolution.

Cambodia and Nepal Sign Agreements to Bolster Ties

The countries signed four agreements during the visit, including an exemption on visa requirements for members of the diplomatic service.

Hun Sen Denies Claims Chinese Port Could Be Used as Naval Base

Hun Sen said that he would not allow Cambodia to become a “stage for conflict” or for “testing ideologies or arms”.

Claims Port Will Be Chinese Naval Base Unfounded, Officials Say

The online newspaper Asia Times reported that the deep-water port, which is being developed by China’s Union Development Group (UDG), could host Chinese frigates and destroyers.

EU Prepares to Withdraw Cambodia From Trade Scheme

The World Bank has warned that Cambodia’s economy will face increased risks if the EU presses ahead with Cambodia’s expulsion from the scheme.

Asean MPs Discuss Cambodia Human Rights Record at Singapore Summit

A group of liberal lawmakers from Asean nations meeting in Singapore this week will focus on Cambodia and Myanmar’s human rights record.

UN Rights Envoy Calls for More Participation, Accountability From Cambodia

Rhona Smith said the government’s development strategy was dependent on a free press and vibrant civil society, as well as fair access to justice and accountability for officials.

Australia’s Cambodia Refugee Deal is Dead

Controversial Agreement Expires and Observers Don’t Think It’s Coming Back

Activists Claim Chinese Investment Fueling Land Disputes in Cambodia

Yu Veasna, a land rights activist from Sihanoukville, said Chinese investors in the area had encroached on the Prek Toub lake in the town, which was the main water source for the local community.

Hopes UN Rights Envoy Will Raise Abuses, Reform During Cambodia Visit

Smith began her latest fact-finding visit to Cambodia on Monday, where she plans to meet with government officials, civil society groups and members of the diplomatic community.

Hun Sen, Former Opposition Leader in Row Over ‘Loyalty to Royals’

Hun Sen Seeks to Ease Rising Anti-Chinese Sentiment in Cambodia

Large numbers of Chinese workers have come to Cambodia to work on projects as China has strengthened its diplomatic and military ties with Beijing which has provided numerous grants and large military aid packages to Cambodia.

PM Bodyguard Chief Given Brief to Stop Protests Outside Hun Sen’s House

EU Vows to Combat Illegal Logging Trade, Defends Timber Agreement With Vietnam

George Edgar, EU ambassador to Cambodia, said in a statement to VOA on Monday that the issues raised by NGOs had been noted by the EU, but added that an EU FLEGT licensing scheme was in place to ensure only legally harvested timber made its way into the supply chain.

Civil Society Groups Call on EU to Suspend Vietnam Timber Agreement

In a statement last week, the NGOs said the EU should not sign a proposed Voluntary Partnership Agreement due to continued illegal logging.

Former Opposition Leader Slams Hun Sen Over Alleged Corruption

Sam Rainsy’s comments came when Hun Sen was attending a summit with Asean leaders and international financial institutions in Indonesia.