Story Archive
2016-08-31
She says the government is working hard to get armed ethnic groups that did not sign a cease-fire agreement with the previous administration to agree to peace.
2016-08-31
The government appears to be ratcheting up the pressure on opponents as voter registration is set to open.
2016-08-31
The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party official looks to the U.S. as it seeks justice.
2016-08-30
The companies that run the mines must complete environmental impact studies before the government renews their licenses.
2016-08-30
Ban Ki-moon hails the appointment of former U.N. secretary-general Kofi Annan as chairman of the body.
2016-08-30
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy discusses the upcoming elections in Cambodia and his desire to return for them.
2016-08-29
Three holdout ethnic armies will not be invited to participate in the peace negotiations that begin Wednesday.
2016-08-29
Kem Ley’s wife Bou Rachana and her children are now in an undisclosed location.
2016-08-26
The Arakan National Party and Union Solidarity and Development Party are concerned about the issues of ethnic sovereignty and inclusion of foreign members.
2016-08-25
Htin Kyaw urges officials to conduct careful and systematic restoration work on the country’s main tourist attraction.
2016-08-25
Cambodia National Rescue Party lawmakers say the decision to try leader Kem Sokha is an attempt to use the judiciary as a 'political tool.'
2016-08-24
Jailed opposition party member Meach Sovannara's lawsuit against Prime Minister Hun Sen's son will have its first hearing in Los Angeles in September.
2016-08-24
The 6.8-magnitude temblor strikes the town of Chauk in Magway region and destroys scores of ancient pagodas in nearby Bagan.
2016-08-24
Kofi Annan will direct the body to help resolve human rights issues in the western state.
2016-08-23
Thwe Thwe Win says he was deliberately struck when he asked why workers had dumped waste soil on the grounds of local Buddhist pagodas and shrines.
2016-08-23
The changes comes as the Union Solidarity and Development Party gears up for by-elections in early 2017.
2016-08-22
It’s unclear what action the prime minister wants, or what action the U.S. could take over Facebook posts claiming Hun Manet is part Vietnamese.
2016-08-22
Supporters of Tep Vanny and Bov Sophea call the 6-day sentences unjust.
2016-08-19
He assures Aung San Suu Kyi that China will work with the country to safeguard peace and stability in the tumultuous border areas.
2016-08-19
Chum Huor and Chum Huot will resume their work as environmental activists to help villagers affected by the construction of the Don Sahong Dam in neighboring Laos.
2016-08-18
Bou Rachana asks the Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights for assistance with a lawsuit.
2016-08-18
The Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and Ta’ang National Liberation Army are waiting to receive an invitation to the Panglong Conference.
2016-08-18
Aung San Suu Kyi says a government investigative committee will find a solution to the Myitsone Dam issue that is in both countries’ interests.
2016-08-18
Civil society officials and the ambassador from the U.N. wonder if a free and fair election is possible.
2016-08-17
Khet Aung is part of a government commission tasked with reviewing hydropower projects along the Irrawaddy River.
2016-08-17
The firms were found to be conducting illegal operations on state forest property.
2016-08-17
Tep Vanny and Bov Sophea face prison terms and a Spanish national is deported for ‘Black Monday’ protests while Um Sam An sees bail appeal denied.
2016-08-16
Tep Vanny and Bov Sophea are questioned about a demonstration that included headless dummies representing national leaders.
2016-08-16
President Htin Kyaw and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi request the move as part of the new government’s “100-day” reform plan.
2016-08-16
The two leaders will talk about bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, including the controversial Myitsone Dam.
