Cambodia
China delivers 12 military helicopters to Cambodia
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 […]
Court rules Preah Vihear temple promontory is Cambodia’s
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 […]
Man dies, child critical in new Cambodia bird flu cases
UPDATED: Phnom Penh — A 29-year-old man died from Cambodia bird flu cases in 2013, and a child is critically ill with the virus after handling sick and dead poultry from a market, said health officials on Thursday. The man died in early November in Pailin province near the border with Thailand after being admitted […]
Khmer Rouge leaders deny guilt as trial ends in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The last two surviving leaders of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime still on trial for genocide and crimes against humanity issued their final defence Thursday at the United Nations-backed tribunal in Phnoom Penh. Nuon Chea, formerly Pol Pot’s Brother Number Two, and Khieu Samphan, the former head of state, said they […]
Fresh Cambodia opposition protest draws huge crowd
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 […]
Cambodia police violently disperse shooting death protest
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Authorities violently cracked down on a group of protesters in the Cambodian capital Friday who were demanding justice for a man shot dead in a rally last month during a clash with police, witnesses said. Police forcefully dispersed dozens of villagers and monks who were gathered at the Wat Phnom Buddhist […]
Cambodia unveils statue of late King Norodom Sihanouk
Phnom Penh —  On Friday Cambodia inaugurated a giant statue of the late King Norodom Sihanouk in honor of his achievements in securing the nation’s independence and contributing to its development and reconciliation. The US$1.2 million, 4.5 meter-high copper statue is sheltered by a 27-meter-high stupa, and has been erected in a park across from […]
Cambodia PM Hun Sen sworn in despite opposition boycott
Phnom Penh — Hun Sen was sworn in as Cambodian Prime Minister for a new five-year term after parliament re-elected him in spite of a boycott by the opposition party, according to reports. The long-serving premier took the oath of office at the Royal Palace Tuesday in the presence of King Norodom Sihamoni and Buddhist […]
Cambodia opposition party boycotts opening of parliament
Phnom Penh — The opening of Cambodia’s parliament has been boycotted by the opposition party, say media reports, as the nation is still in the grip of a political crisis following the disputed July elections that has resulted in protests and violence in recent weeks. King Norodom Sihamoni opened the session and urged the country […]
Police end Cambodia Prince hunger strike over election
Phnom Penh — A Cambodian prince has ended a hunger strike over the disputed July election after military police expelled him from a pagoda where he was holding the protest, according to an AFP report. Prince Sisowath Thomico is a cousin of King Norodom Sihamoni and a senior member of the opposition Cambodian National Rescue […]
Cambodia News Update: Rivals hold 2nd talks, King urges calm
Phnom Penh: News Update — (UPDATE) Talks were held between Cambodia’s two political rivals, Prime Minister Hun Sen and opposition leader Sam Rainsy, one day after protests in Phnom Penh turned violent, leaving one dead. A joint statement was issued after the meeting which promised more talks, election commission reform, and a non-violent end to […]
Cambodia news: protesters battle police, at least 1 killed
At least one demonstrator was killed as violence erupted in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh Sunday as thousands protested against the government’s victory in the disputed July election. Human rights activists say the protester died by a gunshot to the head during a street battle with police, according to a Voice of America report. […]
Cambodia: King meets with rivals in election dispute
PHNOM PENH - King Norodom Sihamoni was able to bring Prime Minister Hun Sen and opposition leader Sam Rainsy together in a meeting for the first time in years Saturday, urging them to find a peaceful resolution to the Cambodia elections 2013 stalemate that has gripped the nation, the Bangkok Post reports. Though no agreement […]
Hun Sen’s ruling party confirmed winner in Cambodia election
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
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 […]
