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Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet

Rights groups say the closure of the media outlet VOD is a devastating attack on what remains of Cambodia’s free press.

Al Jazeera

Independent radio station in Cambodia shut on order of PM

One of Cambodia’s last free media outlets has ceased operations after Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered its closure for allegedly slandering his son by misreporting a story about aid to earthquake-struck Turkey

The Independent UK

Cambodian independent media outlet VOD shut down by Prime Minister Hun Sen ahead of election

VOD was one of the few independent news websites left in Cambodia. The latest move echoes steps the government took ahead of the last election to shut down news outlets and curtail press freedom.

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Dictator Hun Sen shuts down Cambodia’s VOD broadcaster

Voice of Democracy, one of few remaining independent media outlets, offended prime minister with mention of his son

The Guardian - AU

Cambodia's Hun Sen orders shutdown of independent local news outlet

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the shutdown of one of the last independent local news organizations in the country on Sunday night, saying it had attacked him and his son and hurt the country.

Reuters

Cambodian leader shuts down independent media outlet

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered one of the handful of independent media broadcasters to shut down for publishing an article he said intentionally slandered his son in connection with the country’s relief assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey

The Independent UK

On visit to Beijing, Cambodia's Hun Sen meets China's Xi

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a visit to his close ally

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Cambodian villagers' lives upended by Angkor Wat protection plan

Siem Reap (Cambodia) (AFP) - On a white canvas, Chan Vichet painted an image of the Hindu deity Shiva, oblivious to the clanging sound of Cambodian soldiers loading the remnants of his neighbour's demolished home onto a truck.

AFP

Video goes viral after Cambodia tries to silence popular rapper

Censorship of a song on labour rights highlights the difficulty of raising awareness as government tightens its grip.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainians learn mine clearing skills from Cambodian experts

Cambodian experts, whose country has the dubious distinction of being one of the world’s most contaminated by landmines, walked a group of Ukrainian soldiers through a minefield being actively cleared, hoping their decades of experience would help the Europeans in their own efforts to remove Russian mines at home

The Independent UK

Cambodian opposition politician arrested for bounced checks

A prominent leader of Cambodia’s political opposition has been arrested for allegedly issuing worthless checks in a case his party said is politically motivated

The Independent UK

Cambodian experts begin training Ukrainian deminers

Fifteen Ukrainian deminers are being trained by experts in Cambodia who are among the world’s best because of experience from clearing the leftovers of nearly three decades of war

The Independent UK

Cambodia PM Hun Sen warns rivals face 'legal action or sticks'

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned opponents Monday they would face legal action or a beating with sticks if they accused his ruling party of vote theft in national polls later this year.

Bangkok Post

Cambodian leader warns rivals face 'legal action or sticks'

Phnom Penh (AFP) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned opponents Monday they would face legal action or a beating with sticks if they accused his ruling party of vote theft in national polls later this year.

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With few entry tests, SE Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the Covid-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Reuters

With few entry tests, Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the COVID-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Bangkok Post

Cambodia starts building bridge across Mekong with China funds

KRATIE, Cambodia: Cambodia has broken ground for the construction of a bridge across the Mekong River in Cambodia's northeastern part, with funds from China.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cambodian Leader Orders Mekong Safe Zones to Save Rare Dolphins

Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday ordered the creation of conservation zones on the Mekong river to protect critically endangered dolphins, after three were killed by fishing nets and lines last month. The Irrawaddy dolphins, known for their bulging foreheads and short beaks, once swam through much of the mighty…

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Cambodian leader orders Mekong safe zones to save rare dolphins

Phnom Penh (AFP) - Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday ordered the creation of conservation zones on the Mekong river to protect critically endangered dolphins, after three were killed by fishing nets and lines last month.

Al Jazeera

Cambodia convicts 36 opposition members in latest mass trial

Mass trial of Cambodia’s opposition leaders and supporters results in guilty verdicts for all but one defendant.

The Independent UK

Cambodian court convicts 36 opposition figures of conspiracy

A court in Cambodia has convicted 36 activists and former opposition lawmakers of conspiracy to commit treason

Bangkok Post

Cambodian court convicts 36 opposition figures

A Cambodian court has handed out jail terms to 36 opposition figures, including exiled leader Sam Rainsy, in the latest mass trial against opponents of strongman ruler Hun Sen, a rights group and a lawyer said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar and two new game-changers

The recently passed bill by Congress, known broadly as the 2022 Burma Act, which allows the US government to provide technical support and non-military assistance to engage with the opposition groups against the military junta in Nay Pyi Taw combined with the incoming Asean chair, Indonesia, could be a game-changer…

ABC News

Cambodian community calls for casino union leader Chhim Sithar's release from prison after visit to Australia

The Australian ambassador has raised his concerns about the questionable basis for Chhim Sithar's arrest, but Cambodia's Justice Ministry says it doesn't need to respond.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia takes 2023 Asean chair

Indonesia's 2023 chairmanship for Asean officially started earlier this month as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen symbolically handed over the hammer to Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Phnom Penh.

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