Story Archive
2020-04-20
A rights group calls the move the latest in a string of ‘arbitrary’ arrests of CNRP members.
2020-04-17
A rights expert says laws should be written to address public health needs while protecting freedoms.
2020-04-15
Authorities additionally arrested another Facebooker for criticizing the government online.
2020-04-14
Officials say visits are suspended due to the coronavirus, but rights groups say they can be done safely.
2020-04-10
The one-party parliament rubber stamps the bill that would grant their government sweeping powers.
2020-04-09
Sovann Rithy is now in pre-trial detention for posting Hun Sen’s exact comments.
2020-04-08
The coronavirus outbreak has shuttered jobs and schools in Malaysia, leaving them vulnerable.
2020-04-07
Observers say the law grants Prime Minister Hun Sen sweeping and dangerous powers.
2020-04-06
The group calls for the release of those facing minor charges and who have underlying health issues.
2020-04-03
Observers worry the prime minister may next reduce the pay of government employees.
2020-04-02
The proposal billed as a measure to combat coronavirus should ‘set off alarm bells,’ the group says.
2020-04-01
Critics say exercises with China mainly serve to strengthen Hun Sen, who has ruled Cambodia for 35 years.
2020-03-31
Meanwhile, former RFA reporters lose their appeal to have passports and other identifying documents returned as an investigation continues into charges against them of espionage.
2020-03-27
A family member said they only learned of Thai Sokunthea’s arrest hours later, from a neighbor.
2020-03-26
Daughter tells RFA that he was dragged away from his home barefoot.
2020-03-25
Workers try to get home before borders close, while those who stay behind have money troubles.
2020-03-25
NGOs welcome the move but urge the government to protect human rights and freedom of speech.
2020-03-23
The lawyer for Kong Mas said he will appeal to the Supreme Court.
2020-03-20
The struggles come amid reports of hoarding in Laos, equipment shortages in Myanmar, and new cases in Vietnam.
2020-03-19
The decision comes as both countries announce sharp increases in confirmed infections.
2020-03-13
The foreign ministry accuses him of exerting ‘undue influence’ on the country’s judiciary.
2020-03-12
Kem Sokha’s case illustrates rule-of-law shortcomings highlighted by the State Department and the World Justice Project.
2020-03-11
However, a Cambodian government spokesman says the World Justice Report is based on political bias favoring human rights activists and the country's political opposition.
2020-03-11
A shortage of material caused by the onset of COVID-19 disrupts supply chains.
2020-03-11
Questions linger over how the family of two senior civil servants bankrolled the purchase of US agricultural holdings covering nearly 200 acres.
2020-03-10
Observers urge him to refrain from making comments that could influence a court decision.
2020-03-09
Authorities arrest Facebooker for posting live video about COVID-19.
2020-03-05
The people came into contact with a Japanese national who tested positive for COVID-19.
2020-03-05
The crew of the Courageous allegedly entered Cambodian waters illegally and engaged in smuggling.
2020-03-04
Supply chain disruptions in China are wreaking havoc on Cambodia’s crucial garment industry.
