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UN Tribunal Split Could Signal End of Case Against Former KR Navy Commander

Khmer Rouge Victims Push for Continuation of May 20 Commemorations

The Day of Remembrance was canceled as part of the government’s efforts to increase workdays in the year.

Virtual Khmer New Year to Give Hope Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Khmer New Year would have officially been celebrated Tuesday until Thursday. But in Cambodia, the government has postponed the holidays to contain the spread of the virus, and in the US, the government has urged the population to stay home and close all non-essential businesses.

Cambodia Announces Nationwide School Closures as COVID Response Ramps Up

On Friday, health officials confirmed that two foreigners – a Belgian and Canadian national – had tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Phnom Penh, with Siem Reap seeing one case in early March, one of them a Cambodian national.

Ouch Leng And Three Environmental Activists Detained In Kratie, Being Questioned By Court

After Kampong Speu Settlement, Arduous Path Ahead for Land Disputants: Experts

The settlement is being viewed as a landmark case of accountability in a country where the impunity enjoyed by Cambodia’s elites has seen little or no relief for land dispute communities.

Australian Bank To Compensate Cambodian Farmers for Lost Land

ANZ Australia will pay the families with interest earned by the $40 million loan to Phnom Penh Sugar (PPS), a company owned by a conglomerate headed by Cambodian lawmaker and tycoon Ly Yong Phat, who is affiliated with the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP). 

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Looks Forward to Planned US-ASEAN Summit in Las Vegas

A planning document for the summit, obtained by VOA Khmer from an ASEAN diplomatic source, notes the summit will be held at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort on March 14

Vietnamese Officials Seize Cambodian Monk’s Passport for Alleged Cyber Security Violation

Ao An Ruling Leaves Khmer Rouge Tribunal In Prolonged Uncertainty

Former KR Cadre Conducts Christmas Service at New Church

Sitting down with VOA Khmer, Im Chaem said that she had “offered” her land to Christ last year, following her conversion, as a way to atone for any sins she may have committed. She does not clarify if these sins are linked to the accusations against her.

Kem Sokha Challenges Lower Court’s Decision To Proceed To Trial

Cambodia Backs China As Hong Kong Protests Turn Increasingly Unruly

peaking to VOA Khmer, Cambodian government spokesperson Phay Siphan said Cambodia continued to back China, as was consistent with the Kingdom’s foreign policy stand to support the ‘One China’ policy.

UN Rapporteur Pushes for Kem Sokha’s Release, Rights Group Calls For Sustained Pressure

“The lifting of Mr. Sokha’s house arrest is a progressive development, however, I regret that the court order continues to limit his civil and political rights in particular his freedom of movement and freedom of association,” she said, in the statement.

U.S. Lawmakers Say Cambodian Government Violating Paris Peace Agreement, Call For Action

Hun Sen Vows to Arrest Sam Rainsy if He Returns, or Step Down As PM

Cambodia Steers Clear of Potential US Missile Deployment In Asia

The Man Behind Cambodia's Khmer Rouge 'Died Easier Than the People He Killed'

Pompeo ‘Regrets’ Lack of Talks With North Korea

Procedural Deadlock Leaves Future of Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Doubt

Cambodian and international prosecuting judges remain at odds on whether to proceed with new cases