In an interview with VOA Khmer, Sam Rainsy said he wanted to finish the book ahead of the July 28 elections.
“A River Changes Course” follows the lives of three different families adversely affected by development in three very different ways.
In recent weeks, Kem Sokha has been accused of claims that atrocities at the prison were staged by Vietnamese forces after they ousted the Khmer Rouge from power.
Workers at the Sabrina Cambodia Garment Manufacturing factory were asking for a salary increase to $74 per month, $14 more than the minimum wage.
Hun Sen said in a public speech Thursday the demonstrations calling for an apology for his alleged remarks should be postponed until after the election.
The program, initiated by Hun Sen, seeks to measure and title land for Cambodians who currently live without proper documentation.
Chhouk Bandith, former governor of Bavet city, did not appear in court, but is accused of injuring three women after shooting into a crowded protest.
Over 9 million Cambodians, about half of them young people, are expected to cast their ballots in the July 28 national elections.
Six separate political parties that plan to contest the July elections have signed onto a petition calling for an end to corruption.
The lawmakers—26 from the Sam Rainsy Party and three from the Human Rights Party—were expelled without notice from the National Assembly, where the ruling Cambodian People’s Party holds 90 of 123 seats.
Kem Sokha, vice president of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, saw two forums organized by the opposition disrupted by ruling party supporters in Kandal province on Tuesday.
Pressure continues for a senior opposition party official to apologize for alleged remarks that has upset victims of the Khmer Rouge.
Opposition officials say two forums organized by the party outside of Phnom Penh were interrupted by local ruling party supporters with a loudspeaker on Tuesday.
Foreign Minister Hor Namhong told reporters following meetings with Thai officials in Phnom Penh that Thailand has agreed to buy Cambodian agricultural products at fair market value.
Khmer Rouge victims and supporters of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party held a demonstration in Phnom Penh on Sunday to demand an apology for the alleged remarks.
The National Election Committee on Friday reminded the eight political parties competing in July’s election to respect the rules of fair campaigning.
The 53-year-old woman is accused of trafficking mostly male workers from rural communities into the international fishing industry.
The law was passed by all 86 lawmakers in attendance, from the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and the royalist Funcinpec.
More than 12,000 people were tortured and sent to their executions at the center overseen by Duch, who was found guilty for his crimes by the UN-backed tribunal in February 2012.
“Red Wedding” highlights the struggles of Cambodian women forced to marry strangers under the strict policies of the Khmer Rouge.
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