Former Khmer Nation Party Security Chief Srun Von Vannak has yet to be released from prison, two months after Second Prime Hun Sen vowed to seek a royal amnesty immediately.
‘Illegal’ Name Change Order Labeled a Blessing by Rainsy
Khmer Nation Party President Sam Rainsy said Thursday that a government action forcing him to change his party’s name was “a blessing in disguise.”
Rights Workers Question Hospitals’ Ethics
Sat Sokun was asleep Wednesday when a stray bullet meant for a Funcinpec general slammed through the wall of her room and ended up in her stomach.
Murders Fuel Fears of Political Violence
Fears mounted of an upsurge in political violence as news broke Thursday of the murder of another supporter of deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh.
Deadly Disease Hits Cambodia’s Young Men Most Often
pailin – Round drops of sweat and the feverish chills of malaria were not enough to keep 16-year-old Rhime Roan away from the main attraction in the small village of Sala Krau here last month.
Bowling, Snooker Enthusiasts To Have More Local Options
Phnom Penh’s recreation scene is set to get a boost, as two new sport and game centers prepare to open soon.
Deadly Disease Hits Cambodia’s Young Men Most Often
Pailin – Round drops of sweat and the feverish chills of malaria were not enough to keep 16-year-old Rhime Roan away from the main attraction in the small village of Sala Krau here last month.
Global Witness Cites More Illegal Logging
The environmental watchdog Global Witness claimed Wednesday that another $73 million to $216 million worth of illegal logs are on the verge of being exported to Vietnam from Ratanakkiri and Mondolkiri provinces.
Funcinpec General Is Shot, Killed
A top Funcinpec police general was gunned down by two uniformed men Wednesday morning in Phnom Penh, while one bystander was killed and another critically injured, according to police and a human-rights worker.
Ranariddh Sentenced to Five Years
Deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh was sentenced in absentia to five years in prison Wednesday by the Phnom Penh Military Court.
Crowds Expected at Prince’s Weapons Trial
Crowds are expected to flock to the Defense Ministry today at 8:30 am for the trial of deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh on charges of illegally purchasing and transporting weapons.
Television Stations Open Prince’s Trial a Day Early
On the eve of the trial of deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh, television screens were filled with incriminating footage of the prince’s supporters in action during July’s factional fighting.
Fish Ponds Pour Aquaculture on Agriculture for Food, Profit
Tuol Krasaing village, Kandal province – Long Sien, a lifelong rice farmer, told a group of his counterparts recently how aquaculture can help their agriculture.
CPP President Publicly Praises Party Faithful
Cambodian People’s Party President Chea Sim opened a major party meeting Tuesday by praising the membership for contributing to the nation’s economic progress and for helping minimize the impact of the current regional economic crisis.
Drug Efforts Mixed, Says US
Cambodia appears to have beefed up anti-drug activities in recent months, but efforts are still plagued by politics and corruption at high levels, the US State Department says.
Poll Results Show People Want Prince to Run
More than 75 percent of people surveyed by a French-Cambodian research institute here said they want deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh to return and run in July’s scheduled elections.
Police Under Gun for Rapid-Fire Responses
As residents of the capital express concern over the capital’s latest crime wave, police are drawing fire for two of last weekend’s high-profile shoot-outs.
Crowds Expected at Prince’s Weapons Trial
Crowds are expected to flock to the Defense Ministry today at 8:30 am for the trial of deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh on charges of illegally purchasing and transporting weapons.
Television Stations Open Prince’s Trial a Day Early
On the eve of the trial of deposed first prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh, television screens were filled with incriminating footage of the prince’s supporters in action during July’s factional fighting.
Chheng Phon Vows to Meet Electoral Deadlines
National Election Committee President Chheng Phon promised the two prime ministers Monday that the panel will meet deadlines for holding elections July 26.
