A Chinese man with Covid-19 died in quarantine in Phnom Penh on Thursday, the Health Ministry said, but ruled his death “due to drug overdose” after an autopsy. In a Facebook post, the ministry further clarified that “there was no drug use” and the death was caused by serious withdrawal symptoms and not Covid-19.
A Phnom Penh deputy governor was among authorities who harassed rights monitors and journalists, threatening to confiscate their cameras and phones, at a small opposition rally outside the Chinese Embassy on Friday, with a media advocate calling the authorities’ actions “unacceptable intimidation.”
A student and television presenter who was detained after a tycoon accused her of theft has filed a complaint against the tycoon alleging he tried to rape her, leading to calls for justice for the woman across social media.
Updated: City Hall Eases Restrictions in Several Communes Apr 27, 12:11 pm 
Longer Delay Recommended Between Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Apr 15, 7:17 pm 
Four Phnom Penh Communes, Three Villages Declared… Apr 19, 7:54 pm 
Updated: Hun Sen Officially Declares Lockdown of Phnom Penh Apr 14, 8:18 pm 
NagaWorld to Lay Off More Than 1,300 Employees: Union Apr 13, 6:54 pm 
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