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14/06/2024

About 70 union federations and unions protested against the Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) in Phnom Penh for publishing a report, which they alleged restricted union representatives’ freedom of association.

About 70 union federations and unions protested against the Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) in Phnom Penh for publishing a report, which they alleged restricted union representatives’ freedom of association.

14/06/2024

After being elected as union president of the factory, Roeun Kolap was fired by her company on June 30, 2023. So far, it has been a year since she began seeking justice and despite the intervention of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, the factory has refused to reinstate her.

After being elected as union president of the factory, Roeun Kolap was fired by her company on June 30, 2023. So far, it has been a year since she began seeking justice and despite the intervention of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, the factory has refused to reinstate her.

14/06/2024

Earlier this week, the Phnom Penh Court Appeal upheld a lower court’s pre-trial detention decision of political activists Khem Chanvannak, Ma Chenda, Hak Kosal and National Power Party (NPP) leader Sun Chanthy.

Earlier this week, the Phnom Penh Court Appeal upheld a lower court’s pre-trial detention decision of political activists Khem Chanvannak, Ma Chenda, Hak Kosal and National Power Party (NPP) leader Sun Chanthy.

13/06/2024

Newly-elected Mong Russei district councilor Uth Choeun from the opposition Khmer Will Party was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for “plotting”, allegedly linked to the failed return of former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) leader Sam Rainy in November 2019.

12/06/2024

Three women, who were arrested by police on Monday night after a protest at the Poipet international border checkpoint, have been charged with obstruction of public officials, public insult and intentional violence on Wednesday by the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Court.

12/06/2024

Five environmental activists, charged with insulting the King and plotting against the government, produced a 30-minute podcast live on Facebook just before their third hearing to prove their innocence. https://cambojanews.com/mother-nature-activists-produce-live-podcast-before-hearing-urge-court-to-summon-founder-to-trial/

11/06/2024

“It is very difficult for us when the representatives of the education department come to resolve the issue but there is no solution which is acceptable. They only talk about regulation and don’t allow us to share our reason. All we want is for the directors to be removed,” Chan Hout said.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and Phnom Penh Department of Education have formed a joint committee with three officers to investigate the allegations of misappropriation of funds and corruption involving the principal and deputy principal of Chea Sim Chhouk Va High School. T ...

10/06/2024

Although Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party accepted the results of the recent provincial/municipal and district council election, they remained disappointed with the outcome as voters continued to experience arrests and detention.

Although Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party accepted the results of the recent provincial/municipal and district council election, they remained disappointed with the outcome as voters continued to experience arrests and detention.

10/06/2024

Sangkat O’Mal authority in Battambang City and several residents have highlighted the lack of availability for the use of the annual commune budget to develop infrastructure to meet the needs of the people. In fact, the previous budget was also not enough to build roads or sewers as planned.

Sangkat O'Mal authority in Battambang City and several residents have highlighted the lack of availability for the use of the annual commune budget to develop infrastructure to meet the needs of the people. In fact, the previous budget was also not enough to build roads or sewers as planned.

07/06/2024

Cambodia’s economic activity picked up in the first quarter of 2024, but the education sector, which sits at the center of development, needs to be strengthened.

Cambodia's economic activity picked up in the first quarter of 2024, but the education sector, which sits at the center of development, needs to be strengthened.

06/06/2024

Battambang Provincial police arrested a man for allegedly smuggling 40 weapons and detained a few others for questioning but were later released after learning that they were not involved in the crime.

Battambang Provincial police arrested a man for allegedly smuggling 40 weapons and detained a few others for questioning but were later released after learning that they were not involved in the crime.

05/06/2024

Chea Sim Chhouk Va High School teachers and students protested again using banners to compel the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and relevant authorities to dismiss their principal and deputy principal. The two are alleged to have used money for school development and other funds for their own purpose.

Chea Sim Chhouk Va High School teachers and students protested again using banners to compel the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and relevant authorities to dismiss their principal and deputy principal. The two are alleged to have used money for school development and other funds ...

05/06/2024

Five out 10 environmental activists boycotted a hearing after authorities set up barricades to bar several reporters and supporters from entering the Phnom Penh Municipal Court compound on Wednesday. The defendants were charged with insulting the King and plotting to overthrow the government in 2021.

Five out 10 environmental activists boycotted a hearing after authorities set up barricades to bar several reporters and supporters from entering the Phnom Penh Municipal Court compound on Wednesday. The defendants were charged with insulting the King and plotting to overthrow the government in ...

04/06/2024

Former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) official Meach Sovannara has been elected president of the New Generation Party (NGP) in its first-ever congress, which was attended by nearly 500 members on Tuesday.

Former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) official Meach Sovannara has been elected president of the New Generation Party (NGP) in its first-ever congress, which was attended by nearly 500 members on Tuesday. Sovannara, who unveiled the party’s 10 policies, is flanked by Pat Monny and Ching V ....

04/06/2024

Cambodia and the US will restore relations, restart military exercise, and accept Cambodian military students to study at West Point, according to a Facebook post by senate president Hun Sen who met US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday morning.

Cambodia and the US will restore relations, restart military exercise, and accept Cambodian military students to study at West Point, according to a Facebook post by senate president Hun Sen who met US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday morning.

04/06/2024

A group of innovative women in the field of food and agriculture in Cambodia discussed the opportunities and challenges of establishing a network to support and promote farmer products in an event organized by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Embassy in Cambodia.

A group of innovative women in the field of food and agriculture in Cambodia discussed the opportunities and challenges of establishing a network to support and promote farmer products in an event organized by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Embassy in Cambodia.

04/06/2024

Five mobile phone shops in Tbong Khmum province were temporarily closed after General Department of Customs and Excise officers confiscated some 1,300 duty-free mobile phones, a move that was strongly criticized by the public.

Five mobile phone shops in Tbong Khmum province were temporarily closed after General Department of Customs and Excise officers confiscated some 1,300 duty-free mobile phones, a move that was strongly criticized by the public. 

03/06/2024

Early Monday morning in Phnom Penh, tens of thousands of Cambodians, including senior government officials and monks, joined the funeral procession of Tep Vong, the Great Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia, who passed away on February 26 at the age of 93 after a long battle with an illness. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

01/06/2024

The World Bank approved an additional $79.5 million to enhance education quality and access in Cambodia. This funding will expand project activities to more than 1,500 schools across the country, focusing on making education more accessible for children from disadvantaged groups, poor families, and those living with disabilities.

The World Bank approved an additional $79.5 million to enhance education quality and access in Cambodia. This funding will expand project activities to more than 1,500 schools across the country, focusing on making education more accessible for children from disadvantaged groups, poor families, ...

01/06/2024

On Friday morning, the Supreme Court heard the appeal of Meu Senghor, interim vice president of National Power Party’s Kampong Cham province division, who asked to be released on bail. He argued that placing him in pretrial detention was inconsistent with his charge and the law.

On Friday morning, the Supreme Court heard the appeal of Meu Senghor, interim vice president of National Power Party’s Kampong Cham province division, who asked to be released on bail. He argued that placing him in pretrial detention was inconsistent with his charge and the law.

31/05/2024

The Supreme Court upheld Phnom Penh Court of Appeal’s guilty verdict on Thach Setha, former Candlelight Party vice president, today for issuing fake checks in 2019, setting aside his appeal.

The Supreme Court upheld Phnom Penh Court of Appeal’s guilty verdict on Thach Setha, former Candlelight Party vice president, today for issuing fake checks in 2019, setting aside his appeal.

30/05/2024

Prime Minister Hun Manet made it clear on Thursday morning that the Funan Techo Canal is scheduled for construction in August 2024. Residents living along the canal project have yet to be informed about compensation packages.

Prime Minister Hun Manet made it clear on Thursday morning that the Funan Techo Canal is scheduled for construction in August 2024. Residents living along the canal project have yet to be informed about compensation packages.

30/05/2024

After several rounds of discussion since 2018, state institutions on Wednesday vowed to make it safer for workers across the country to have chairs to sit on while traveling to and from work, which has typically been flatbed trucks. The full installation of seats on flatbed trucks is expected by the end of 2024.

After several rounds of discussion since 2018, state institutions on Wednesday vowed to make it safer for workers across the country to have chairs to sit on while traveling to and from work, which has typically been flatbed trucks. The full installation of seats on flatbed trucks is expected by ...

30/05/2024

About 40 trade union representatives and members of the Cambodian Confederation of Trade Unions (CATU) gathered at Chea Chan’s trial at the Kampong Speu Provincial Court, with banners on Wednesday, demanding his release. The court will deliver its verdict on June 20, 2024.

About 40 trade union representatives and members of the Cambodian Confederation of Trade Unions (CATU) gathered at Chea Chan’s trial at the Kampong Speu Provincial Court, with banners on Wednesday, demanding his release. The court will deliver its verdict on June 20, 2024.

29/05/2024

Phnom Penh Municipal Court heard the case involving 10 environmental activists, including co-founder of Mother Nature Spanish national Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson, who were charged for plotting to overthrow the government and insulting the King.

Phnom Penh Municipal Court heard the case involving 10 environmental activists, including co-founder of Mother Nature Spanish national Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson, who were charged for plotting to overthrow the government and insulting the King.

29/05/2024

The third ring road has been named “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, 60 years after a major thoroughfare in Phnom Penh was named Mao Tse-Tung Boulevard by King Norodom Sihanouk in honor of the iconic Chinese leader. The boulevard, which stretches 53 kilometers, connects National Road 1 to National Road 4.

The third ring road has been named “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, 60 years after a major thoroughfare in Phnom Penh was named Mao Tse-Tung Boulevard by King Norodom Sihanouk in honor of the iconic Chinese leader. The boulevard, which stretches 53 kilometers, connects National Road 1 to National Road 4.

29/05/2024

Mother Nature activists and other environmental activists arrive at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for their trial after being charged for plotting and insulting the king, May 29, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

29/05/2024

“I think this program is good because it will help third grade students read more clearly and be able to do self-reading in school or at home,” said Srey Oun.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) launched the third grade early reading package under the Komar Rien Komar Cheh (children learn, children know) program to equip third graders with foundational skills in their learning journey.

28/05/2024

The opposition party, which won more than 300 seats in the provincial/municipal and district council election on Sunday’s polls, will monitor and review the implementation of the administrative structure levels. An election observer, however, felt that there is “not much hope” of positive changes as the opposition holds “no power” in making decisions.

The opposition party, which won more than 300 seats in the provincial/municipal and district council election on Sunday’s polls, will monitor and review the implementation of the administrative structure levels. An election observer, however, felt that there is “not much hope” of positive chan...