Cambodia

‘Victory day’: Cambodia heir leads final rally ahead of one-sided election

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s eldest son and chosen successor hailed “victory day” in a final rambunctious…

APHR issues open letter expressing deep concern over deteriorating human rights and democracy in Cambodia

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has publicly voiced its concerns over the escalating human rights crisis and the…

Hun Sen Facebook page reactivated days before Cambodia polls

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s Facebook page has been re-activated days before a one-sided national election, according…

Succession plan: Cambodia PM’s favoured son on path to power

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — After nearly four decades as Cambodian leader, Hun Sen goes into elections this weekend certain of…

Cambodia’s tiny opposition fighting for democracy in one-sided vote

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — In white tuk-tuks kitted out with megaphones and banners, supporters of a tiny Cambodian opposition party…

Cambodia approves law barring non-voters from running for office

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Cambodia’s parliament on Friday approved a new law banning anyone who fails to vote in an…

UN Human Rights Chief calls on Cambodian government to protect free and fair elections

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND  — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed deep concern over the curtailing of civil liberties…

Cambodia orders border search for Vietnam shooting suspects

PHNOM PENH — Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Friday ordered armed forces to search border villages for suspects following gun…

Chinese couple charged with murder of South Korean influencer

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — A Cambodian court has charged a Chinese couple with murder after a popular South Korean influencer’s…

Cambodian union leader Chhim Sithar and labour defenders’ verdict condemned by FORUM-ASIA

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has strongly condemned the conviction of NagaWorld…