US Monkey Importer Says It No Longer Gets Animals From Cambodia
A publicly traded American importer of laboratory monkeys says its supply from Cambodia has stopped after the U.S. indicted a Cambodian supplier for allegedly trafficking wild macaques, delaying its fourth-quarter earnings report as two of its subsidiaries face grand jury subpoenas related to the case.
World Bank Land Giveaway Marred by Problems
On one side of Kampong Thom province, the government ended a community forest program for a World Bank project village. On the other side, farmers had land taken away to make way for an earlier version of the project.
Brief: Hun Sen Lands in Europe, Rainsy Calls for Protest
Prime Minister Hun Sen arrived in Europe for a two-country visit as exiled former opposition leader Sam Rainsy called for a protest in Brussels on Wednesday.
Controversial Tycoon Ly Yong Phat Elevated to Hun Sen’s Adviser, Others Promoted
A business tycoon, court official, journalist and defecting opposition politicians are among a range of recent government promotions to be advisers, assistants and state officials.
NagaWorld Protesters Rally Outside Prison for Jailed Union Leader
NagaWorld protesters raised banners and balloons outside Phnom Penh’s Prey Sar Prison calling for the release of jailed union leader Chhim Sithar.
Three NGOs Allege Investor Ignored Own Evidence of Microfinance Abuse
Three human rights organizations have filed a complaint against a Netherlands-based microfinance investor on the grounds that it violated international responsible business standards and for years ignored its own evidence of harms linked to predatory lending practices.
More Incitement Cases Brought Against Two Government Critics
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court brought another incitement case against two government critics to trial on Friday, accusing them of spreading misinformation on social media and trying to incite chaos with Facebook posts criticizing Covid-19 lockdowns and Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Briefs: Woman Critical After Botched Stillbirth Surgery, Jailed NagaWorld Unionist Receives Support From Europe
Briefs: A woman whose intestine was cut in a botched surgery to remove a stillborn baby is in critical condition at Calmette Hospital, her family said, as the private hospital where the operation was carried out was closed down by health authorities.
Cambodian Women Face ‘Double Burden’ of Care Work: Report
Cambodian women shoulder a disproportionate amount of the work at home and mental stress related to performing it, even though they and their partners believe the work should be shared more equally, according to a new report.
Updated: Opposition Member Arrested After Argument With Police Relative
A Kandal resident argued with relatives of a local police official about trash before being arrested for allegedly damaging property and detained for two days, raising concerns about abuse of power and potential discrimination against an opposition Candlelight Party member.
Opinion: Pedestrianizing Phnom Penh’s Riverside Could Be Economic Masterstroke
Central pedestrian promenades are icons in cities around the world, drawing visitors and boosting business. In the second piece in a campaign for a car-free Sisowath Quay, Chan Pichmonyka says Phnom Penh’s riverside should be redefined for both visitors and the local economy.
Kim Sok, Other Government Critics Tried in Another Incitement Case
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court brought another incitement case against political analyst Kim Sok as well as two other government critics, who are accused of spreading misinformation to cause hatred toward the government.
In Mass Trial’s Closing, Defense Says Not Enough Evidence of ‘Plotting’
Defense lawyers called on the court to acquit their clients during closing arguments Thursday, saying there was not enough evidence for the plotting charges against the former CNRP members who allegedly supported the failed return plan of exiled party leader Mu Sochua.
Police Disputes Crash Victim’s Allegations Over Compensation Agreement
The Phnom Penh Police are contesting claims made by a woman who was injured in a road accident earlier this week, who said her thumbprint was used while she was unconscious to sign off on a compensation agreement.
Wikimedia Pauses Bophana Center Program Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
A film archival project for indigenous youth at Bophana Center has been put on hold as the center commissions a third-party investigation into allegations of sexual harassment at the center, the project’s funder said.
Opinion: Behind the Market Stall, Women Toil Under Inequality
The dedication of women and girls in balancing their lives between domestic work and informal employment is taken for granted in Cambodia. When it comes to their needs, patriarchal society remains blind — and so do policymakers, writes KAS junior researcher Veronika Gruber.
With TikTok and Trash Boats, Cleanup Efforts Target Mekong
A group of 300 Phnom Penh young people frustrated with trash piling up around the Mekong river are using social media to organize cleanups, while another effort tackles trash by boat.
Riverside’s Reinvention: The Case for Car-Free Sisowath Quay
Phnom Penh’s most valuable urban space is dominated by traffic that makes a mess between the riverfront and Royal Palace. In the first of a four-part series campaigning for a car-free Sisowath Quay, Ses Aronsakda highlights the idea’s potential for civic activity and commuters.
Inmates Died at Notorious Prey Speu Center: Rights Group
There have been at least 10 alleged deaths at a so-called vocational center run by the government, said a rights group, which called for immediate closure of the facility.
Cambodia Faces Risks in Global Instability, Property Debt
The Cambodian economy has recovered to pre-pandemic levels in several areas, but instability around the world threatens its outlook, a World Bank report said today.
Hun Sen’s Son Promoted to Rank of Minister
The prime minister’s son Hun Manith has been given an additional rank equivalent to minister, adding to his existing duties as the head of military intelligence.
Bunong Residents Say Gov’t Gave Community Land to Tycoon
Indigenous Bunong families from Mondulkiri are petitioning government institutions about 255 hectares of community land transferred to a tycoon amid nationwide state-land privatizations.
Court Questions Suspects on Money Laundering After Sihanoukville Raid
A group of suspects is being questioned by the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Court in connection to “illegal gambling” and “money laundering” after police raided a Sihanoukville building, finding 223 foreign nationals, months after a string of similar raids on scam compounds.
NagaWorld Union Leader Stays in Jail as Bail Denied
Chhim Sithar will remain in pretrial detention for incitement after the Phnom Penh Municipal Court turned down the casino union leader’s appeal for bail, a rights group said.
Analyst Kim Sok Again on Trial for Political Killing Claim
The second of two defamation and incitement cases against a political commentator has resurfaced and was heard today in court.
Railway Residents Told to Make Way for Road Construction
Russei Keo district authorities want families living along the railway line in Phnom Penh to remove any parts of their homes or other constructions that can block road construction.
Opinion: Engaging Citizens Is Key for Phnom Penh ‘Smart City’
Phnom Penh says it is trying to become a “smart city,” but it can only earn that status when citizens actively participate and contribute to the city’s development, writes former KAS research associate Lino Arian von Appen.
Classical Dance Pushes the Bounds of Traditional Gender Identities
In founding the first all-male, gay classical dance company in Cambodia, U.S.-born artist Prumsodun Ok simultaneously preserves traditions and empowers diversity.
KNUP Asks NEC to Meet About Election Procedures
The opposition Khmer National United Party has asked to meet with the National Election Committee to make changes to electoral procedures ahead of the upcoming national July 2023 election.
Family of Woman Whose Intestine Cut After Stillbirth Surgery Calls for Legal Action
Relatives of a woman who had surgery to remove a stillborn baby at a private hospital in Kampong Speu’s Kong Pisey district are demanding authorities take legal action against the hospital after she sustained serious injuries.
