Phnom Penh — The Cambodian Defence Ministry received 12 Chinese-made helicopters on Monday that it purchased from China. Defence Minister Gen Tea Banh said the Zhi-9 utility helicopters will be used for military training and for cracking down on crimes in various areas of the country. He added, “These helicopters will also be used for […]

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The Hague, The Netherlands — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) unanimously confirmed Cambodia’s sovereignty over the entire disputed promontory bearing the Preah Vihear temple on its border with Thailand in a ruling Monday afternoon. The ICJ also reiterated the 1962 ruling that required Thailand to withdraw all security forces from the temple’s vicinity. The […]

Phnom Penh —  An estimated 20,000 Cambodian opposition supporters protested in the capital Friday against Prime Minister Hun Sen’s disputed July election win. The cheering demonstrators gathered in the streets of Phnom Penh with opposition leader Sam Rainsy to demand an independent investigation into alleged vote rigging that extended Hun Sen’s 28 year rule. Friday’s […]

Phnom Penh — Cambodia’s ruling People’s Party (CCP), led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, has been officially declared the winner in the disputed July election by the national election committee, according to reports. The announcement came after thousands protested against alleged electoral fraud in a Saturday rally in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The […]

Cambodia’s government rejected calls from the U.S. and European Union despite concerns of irregularities in Sunday’s election. Riots immediately broke out in the streets of Cambodia after allegations of the massive voter fraud. The Cambodian government has claimed victory in Sunday’s national election indicating that longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen will extend his 28-year rule […]