Gov’t Presser Invites NGOs to Join ‘Culture of Dialogue’
The press conference included human rights NGOs, a rare sight that both a gov’t spox and civil society representatives said was a good step.
Mech Dara Jun 29, 6:27 pm
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The press conference included human rights NGOs, a rare sight that both a gov’t spox and civil society representatives said was a good step.
The government announced an increase in provincial and district councilors, a move analysts said would only increase political appointees and have no impact on governance.
As journalists and observers were again harassed and threatened at NagaWorld protests this week, the Information Ministry said lower-level authorities did not appear to fully understand their roles and acted outside of their remit.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday called for a retrial for three indigenous Bunong women who were convicted of removing fence posts on purportedly private property while trying to protect ancestral lands.
Phnom Penh Municipal Court judges have ruled that Kem Sokha will not be arrested for allegedly conducting political activity, after prosecutors asked for the opposition leader to be arrested for violating bail conditions by meeting his supporters.
Expectations were high on opening night of the 11th annual Cambodian International Film Festival, the first since the Covid pandemic. After two years of waiting, around 170 films from Cambodia and abroad will be played for free at various theaters around Phnom Penh.
The prime minister released a 7-minute audio message late Tuesday night saying “Covid-19 had started again.” Ten cases were reported on Wednesday.
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