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Cambodia Tries to Reassure Vietnam That Proposed Canal Won't Affect Mekong River

In May, Cambodia’s government approved Funan Techo Canal project, part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, to connect coastal province of Kep with Kandal and Takeo provinces inland

Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party Claims Landslide Victory in Uncontested Election

Critics say vote was a sham as Prime Minister Hun Sen possibly moves toward transferring power to his eldest son

Cambodian Government Blocks News Sites Before Unopposed Election

Government says nine domains of at least three news outlets are blocked because they 'make confusion, affect the government’s honor and prestige'

Cambodia’s Main Opposition Party Disqualified from July’s National Election

If the decision remains in place, independent election groups said it will further undermine an election already marked by the ongoing crackdown against the government’s critics.

Halting Recovery of Cambodia’s Real Estate Sector Risks Credit Shortage

The pandemic ended a real estate boom and the market’s recovery is weak, causing concerns over financing problems in the heavily indebted sector.

Cambodian Youth Petition Government to Reinstate Broadcaster

The move in support of Voice of Democracy comes after authorities revoked the independent broadcaster's license

Cambodia's Press Freedom 'Under Attack,' Report Finds

Assessment of civil rights, including press freedoms in Cambodia, cites media closures, arrests as it declares country a 'repressive' environment

Cambodia’s Grassroots Opposition Activists Wait for ‘Right Time’ to Re-emerge

It’s been four years since the Cambodia National Rescue Party was dissolved, however Prak Chhorn, a former commune councilor in Battambang province, is still itching to be involved in politics. He says he’s just waiting for the “right time” to restart his public activism.

Jailed, Sick, Still Struggling: A Brother’s Plea to Quit Politics Goes Ignored

Lanh Than never wanted his sister to be involved in politics. He advised her against joining the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party years ago, and then urged her to defect to the ruling party when Prime Minister Hun Sen moved to crush the CNRP.

Stronger Winds and Storms Make Coastal Fishing an Even Riskier Business

Climate change is bringing more storms and strong winds to Youb’s coastal community, making life even tougher for fishers already facing declining ocean life due to illegal fishing practices and unchecked development ravaging the seascape.

Saltwater Intrusion is Destroying a Way of Life for Cambodia’s Coastal Rice Farmers

“My paddy was really good by then and saltwater spilled over and it died out. So did other neighbors’ rice paddies,” said the 58-year-old farmer in Prey Nob district’s Champou Khmao village. 

US Says Cambodia Not Transparent About Chinese Role in Naval Base Construction  

Satellite images show new buildings amid long-simmering concerns that Ream base expansion is for Chinese military use, which the Cambodian government denies .  

Cambodian Court Condemned for Jailing Journalist

Media associations say Cambodia should use the country’s press law rather than a criminal prosecution for journalism cases.

Battambang Court Fast Tracks Conviction of Longan Farmer

The longan farmer was arrested earlier this week and the Battambang court unusually fast-tracked the conviction.

Khun Sea Development Fills In Mekong River Near Arey Ksat Ferry Stop

A company representative said the company had rented the 70 hectares from the state and had solved any potential land disputes by “giving fair compensation.”

Kandal Governor Defends Firing at Protestors, Says Injuring Farmer Was Unintentional