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City Hall to Evict Phnom Penh’s River Communities to ‘Preserve Environment’

Residents living in floating homes were given one week to move while authorities would not be responsible for any actions taken.

State Department’s Wendy Sherman Calls for Dropping of Political Charges

Sherman held a regional press briefing on Wednesday and said the Cambodian government should reopen the civil and political spaces in the country, ahead of the 2022 and 2023 elections.

Two More CNRP Officials Request Return to Politics

Former Cambodia National Rescue Party Vice President Pol Ham and party official Phan Chansak requested a return to politics, according to a request letter dated May 17.

State Officials Will Be Fired If They Don’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Hun Sen Says

The current vaccination push is targeting priority groups, including government officials.

Cambodia to Use Sinovac’s CoronaVac Vaccine Amid Expanded Roll Out

Since February 20, more than 1,900 COVID-19 cases have been reported and 13 confirmed deaths.

Experts: Gov’t Should Consider Short, But Stringent Lockdown in Phnom Penh

On Tuesday, The Ministry of Health reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total case count to 2377.

Unions Worry About Health Concerns, Potential Conflicts During Khmer New Year

Cambodia is currently facing its worst community transmission incident with more than 1,000 cases have been reported since February 20 and five deaths.

As COVID-19 Cases Surge, PM Asks Government, Private Sector to Work from Home

Hun Sen asked 90 percent of government officials to work from home, except security forces and medical workers. He wanted the private sector to also reduce staff numbers at offices.

Four CNRP-linked Parties Will Vie for Votes in 2022, 2023 Elections

On Monday, former CNRP member Ou Chanroth applied to register the Cambodia Reform Party at the Interior Ministry.

Details Emerge in Deadly Abduction, Extortion Bid in Phnom Penh

The Phnom Penh Gendarmerie said on its Facebook page that the operation was planned after authorities were made aware of the four individuals' plan to extort a family living in Sen Sok district's Borey Angkor Phnom Penh.

Students Worry About the National Examination Amid School Closures and Online Teaching

Nearly 30,000 Garment Workers in Isolation; Even Split Between Capital and Provinces

These workers had either applied for leave or skipped work during the canceled Khmer New Year holidays last week, stoking fears of the disease spreading through the provinces.

As Coronavirus Spreads in the Kingdom, Cambodians Turn to Cultural Traditions

Chief monks across the country had asked the public to not attend these blessing ceremonies because the government had banned religious gatherings.

Hit by Factory Closures, Vendors Struggle as Garment Workers Stay Home

Viral Outbreak-Linked Raw Material Shortage Worries Garment Association

Pneumonia in China Sparks Preventative Action in Cambodia, Health Ministry Says

PM Hun Sen Calls for Further Cooperation With Vietnam As Border Treaty Concerns Persist

Former Cambodia Daily Reporters’ Incitement Trial Postponed

Cambodian Gov’t Reiterates Online Gambling To End Starting January

Civil Society Advocates Decry End Of Human Rights Day Holiday