South African journalist Robert Carmichael has covered Cambodia for many years and has just published a book looking at the effects of the Khmer Rouge regime on survivors.
Some NGO workers say recently proposed law is designed to stop land rights demonstrations, and may slow economic development
Rights workers say they know of at least 23 more asylum seekers currently in hiding in the remote province.
Controversial plan strongly criticized by human rights groups.
The three-day event ran last week, from Tuesday to Thursday, and included a concert, traditional Cambodian games, art shows, product fairs and dances.
Phnom Penh Municipal Court again delayed a hearing for 11 opposition activists, shortly after opening one on Monday.
The Choeung Ek “killing fields” were linked to the torture center Tuol Sleng, which the Khmer Rouge established inside the city following its fall, on April 17, 1975.
In Cambodian tradition, the new year is brought by a spirit called a tevada - this year’s tevada is named Reaka Jak Sak Devy.
The release comes after royal pardons were issued for 10 women housing rights activists and one monk over the weekend.
CPP spokesman Chhim Phal Vorun said the release was possible because the “political situation” in Cambodia has improved.
Kem Sokha told reporters after his hearing Wednesday the court had repeated many of its questions over and over, particularly requesting he define the word “revolution.”
According to a new survey, land disputes in Cambodia lead to employment insecurity, causing poverty, food insecurity, and increasing physical and psychological insecurity.
Dog meat is a popular cuisine in Cambodia, and the governor of Phnom Penh has gone so far as to encourage it, to reduce the number of strays in the city.
Cambodian officials and business leaders will be looking for markets to export more products to Asean members.
In an interview with VOA Khmer Tuesday, Pung Chhiv Kek said she is worried about the independence of the NEC, which oversees both voter registration and elections.
Following a closed-door session on Friday, Assembly lawmakers announced they would be taking applications for all nine members.
Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on the government to drop insurrection charges against 11 opposition activists, including one who holds a US passport.
Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron said her visit gave strong encouragement for girls’ education in Cambodia.
While few Siem Reap residents knew of the first lady’s visit, many welcomed the news that she was arriving in an effort to improve education.
Cambodia is one of 11 countries participating in part of the “Let Girls Learn” initiative, run by the Peace Corps and overseen by the first lady.
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