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Cambodia’s descent into autocracy demands a bold EU response

The world is watching, and history will judge our response. Let us ensure that the EU’s actions reaffirm our collective commitment to a future where democracy and human rights are not only preserved but are allowed to flourish, Mu Sochua writes.

Euronews

France Tries Cambodian Ex-PM's Guards Over 1997 Massacre

Two ex-bodyguards for former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen go on trial in absentia in France on Wednesday, charged over a 1997 grenade attack on a leading opposition figure.

International Business Times

China Calls Media Outlets Facing Trump Funding Axe 'Notorious'

Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news".

International Business Times

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Cambodia passes bill toughening penalties for denial of Khmer Rouge genocide

Cambodian lawmakers have approved a bill that will toughen penalties for anyone denying that atrocities were carried out in the late 1970s under the rule of the Khmer Rouge, whose brutal policies are blamed for the deaths of 1.7 million people

The Independent UK

Cambodian opposition figure shot dead in brazen Bangkok attack

Lim Kimya shot dead hours after arriving in Thailand with wife

The Independent UK

Thai Police Hunt Suspect Over Cambodian Politician Shooting

Thai police on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for a gunman suspected of shooting dead a Cambodian opposition politician in a brazen attack in downtown Bangkok.

International Business Times

Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok ‘assassination’

Lim Kimya, 74, had refused to flee Cambodia even after former PM Hun Sen threatened to make opposition MPs lives ‘hell’.

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Former Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok – reports

Suspected gunman arrested in Cambodia after a day-long manhunt following shooting of Lim Kimya

The Guardian - AU

Former Cambodian Opposition MP Shot Dead In Bangkok: Thai Media

A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai media reported.

International Business Times

Cambodian opposition leader jailed after conviction for inciting disorder

Sun Chanthy also barred from running for office, in latest case to target critics of government

The Guardian - UK

US, Chinese Ships At Cambodia Bases As Washington Navigates Diplomatic Currents

When a US warship docked in Cambodia this week, it moored just a few kilometres from a base where China has built an extended new pier and two of Beijing's own vessels have been berthed for about a year.

International Business Times

Thailand deports 6 Cambodian activists facing treason charges over critical Facebook comments

Six Cambodian activists charged with treason for comments criticizing the government on Facebook have been deported from Thailand to stand trial, a pro-democracy group said

The Independent UK

Prak Sokhonn reappointed as Cambodia's foreign minister

Cambodian lawmakers have reappointed experienced diplomat Prak Sokhonn as foreign minister

The Independent UK

Award-winning Cambodian Reporter Quits Journalism After Arrest

A high-profile Cambodian reporter who won an international award for uncovering alleged cyber scams told AFP Tuesday that he is quitting journalism, saying he has lost "courage" after being arrested by the authorities and freed on bail.

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The Conversation

Cambodia: journalist arrest signals false dawn for democracy as the country slides into authoritarianism

Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist and one of the kingdom’s last remaining independent media voices, was arrested on Monday, September 30. He has been detained over a social media post for “incitement to disturb social security”, and faces up to two years in jail.

The Independent UK

Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions.

Cambodia has broken ground to build a $1.7 billion, China-funded canal to eventually link its capital Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand

International Business Times

Cambodian Opposition Figure In Court On Incitement Charge

An outspoken Cambodian opposition politician appeared in court Friday for questioning on new charges, the latest in a series of legal cases brought by the authorities against dissenting voices.

The Independent UK

Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port

Cambodia’s Defense Ministry says China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijing’s funding

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Al Jazeera

Cambodia starts work on canal linking Mekong River to sea

Phnom Penh says $1.7bn project economic as Vietnam worries it could be used by Chinese warships.

International Business Times

Cambodia PM Launches Project Linking Mekong River To Sea Via Canal

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday launched a controversial $1.7 billion canal project that aims to provide a new link from the Mekong River to the sea.

The Independent UK

Cambodia breaks ground on China-funded canal and says it will be built 'no matter the cost'

Cambodia on Monday broke ground to build a controversial, China-funded canal to link the capital Phnom Penh to the sea despite environmental concerns and the risk of straining ties with neighboring Vietnam