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Cambodian teenager jailed for posts vows to fight on
The son of a jailed opposition figure, 16-year-old Kak Sovanchhay, was arrested in June for private messages.
Hun Sen warns he will crack down on protesters as ASEAN host
Cambodians brace for a difficult year ahead as rights advocates decry deterioration of democracy.
Cambodia takes cautious approach to Covid rebound
Cambodia’s plans to reboot the economy after fully vaccinating about 87 percent of its population against Covid-19 are moving slowly, with the government delaying the reopening of kindergartens and businesses deemed high risk.
Cambodian king promulgates law to end Khmer Rouge tribunal
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia expected to last another two to three years.
Thai government urged to free Cambodian migrant advocates
Migrant workers were detained last week while submitting a petition on behalf of other workers.
No proof jailed teen is autistic, says Cambodian court
Global rights groups have condemned the jailing of Kak Sovanchhay over social media posts.
Cambodian PM promises fourth Covid-19 booster dose
Hun Sen says he will buy Chinese vaccines if Australia does not deliver two million doses.
Hun Sen declares Cambodia fully reopened
Prime minister calls on citizens to learn to live with the new normal.
Cambodia delivers 200,000 Covid vaccines to Vietnam
The Cambodian government has delivered 200,000 doses of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine to Vietnam and announced another round of financial relief for the garment and tourism sectors.
Cambodia lifts ban on flights from three Asian countries
Cambodia has lifted the ban on direct incoming flights from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines as it prepares to reopen the economy in phases with the Covid-19 situation largely under control.
Cambodia pushes for 100 percent Covid vaccination rate
Cambodia is among the few counties pushing for a 100 percent vaccination rate against the Covid-19 pandemic as Prime Minister Hun Sen declared his country is set to fully reopen ahead of a hectic round of diplomatic meetings.
Cambodia begins opening up after reaching herd immunity
Quarantine restrictions reduced and schools reopening as 'new normal' begins.
Cambodia rejects poor ranking in ‘rule of law’ index
Most countries around the world fare badly in enforcement of law during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cambodia cancels Water Festival due to pandemic
Decision brings disappointment after hopes of reopening the country amid the 'new normal'.
Cambodian PM orders search for ‘violent’ Facebook poster
Newspaper names a former CNRP opposition activist as the alleged offender.
Cambodia to reopen soon if pandemic numbers remain low
Hun Sen says it's time to 'live the new normal' as businesses seek a tourism boost for the economy.
Cambodian karaoke workers ‘pressured into abortions’
Many beer gardens and KTVs incorporate sex work into their business, says report.
Cambodia’s Covid numbers drop after altering testing strategy
Prime Minister Hun Sen tells officials that Cambodians will have to learn 'to live with Covid'.
Cambodia drops charges against youth leader
Yim Sinorn and nine others accused of conspiracy to commit treason had pleaded for clemency.
Cambodia sends 200,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Laos
At least 200,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses from Cambodia were delivered today to Laos where the pandemic has struck a second wave that has left authorities struggling to cope.































