Story Archive
2016-12-08
While a commune chief is released and more critics could get out of jail, Hun Sen says he still holds the cards.
2016-12-07
Hopes rise that the ‘Kem Sokha Five’ will also be released, but opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s fate is cloudy.
2016-12-06
Hun Sen says that demonstrations in the free-speech zone scare off tourists.
2016-12-05
Hun Sen berates the U.S. for being a hypocrite as he celebrates the decision by one of America’s most storied brands to expand in Phnom Penh.
2016-12-05
Senior Cambodia National Rescue Party lawmaker sees positive signs in recent political moves.
2016-12-02
Compromise could ratchet down tensions after a year of arrests and harassment of opposition and critics by Hun Sen government.
2016-11-30
Defendants in the wide-ranging investigation into the CNRP leader say the courts are caving to political pressure.
2016-11-30
But the opposition Cambodia National Rescue party says registration should be extended.
2016-11-29
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy says he supports an effort by the Cambodian and Vietnamese governments to end the simmering border dispute.
2016-11-28
Hun Sen’s government wants concessions or else it will send the OHCHR packing, it says.
2016-11-23
Opposition lawmakers claim the 2017 budget short-changes education and health.
2016-11-21
Cambodia National Rescue Party leader plans to continue his strike but other opposition lawmakers may attend the plenary session.
2016-11-18
A man from Komping Cham diagnosed with the disease, first thought it was Dengue fever.
2016-11-17
A senator, a monk and a land rights activists all have a day in court as Cambodia National Rescue Party leader hints at a return to parliament.
2016-11-16
Organization dedicated to promoting the rights of lawmakers joins a long list of government critics.
2016-11-10
A man dies and another is severely injured as the police officers accused refuse to answer questions about the incident.
2016-11-09
Hun Sen crows over picking the winner as Myanmar see closer ties through the Republicans.
2016-11-08
Sam Rainsy is ordered to pay thousands of dollars, but says Prime Minister Hun Sen should compensate the Cambodian people for his lies.
2016-11-07
Exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy criticizes the courts as he comes to the defense of Senator Hong Sok Hour.
2016-11-04
Three convicted of beatings outside National Assembly are released after serving a year of a four-year sentence, but questions remain.
2016-11-03
Jailed opposition activists urge both parties to put aside their differences, while others urge Western aid freeze over repression.
2016-11-02
Civil society organizations seek restrictions on sand exports to Singapore citing concern over the environmental and social impact.
2016-10-28
They were trying a short-cut across Vietnam to a sensitive temple location back inside Cambodia when stopped.
2016-10-27
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court says it needs more time to find witnesses and evidence, as a U.S. diplomat urges renewed talks.
2016-10-26
A powerful legislative committee dominated by the Cambodian People’s Party approved draconian new rules for lawmakers.
2016-10-20
The investigation serves as a backdrop to the turmoil that roils the nation as Sam Rainsy may seek to return and Hun Manet gets heckled.
2016-10-19
U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia says the country needs to move out of the past.
2016-10-18
The asylum seekers say they fear going back to Vietnam, but will go to another country.
2016-10-17
The slain government critic's 100-day funeral ceremony wraps up as former students produce a compilation of his essays.
2016-10-14
Xi Jinping visit reinforces Beijing support for Hun Sen, but government critics say Cambodians pay a high price for Chinese largesse.
