Inside the criminal network ravaging Cambodia’s forests ― and the community fighting to save them
These illicit networks have had devastating ramifications in Cambodia, where rural poor and indigenous communities have relied on forested areas as a vital source of income for thousands of years. With one of the highest rates of tree cover loss in the world, the country saw nearly 2 million hectares,
Jesselyn Cook
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cambodia-forest-devastation_us_5a3d86b0e4b06d1621b45772
Press release: Exchange of notes for Japan ODA Grant Aid
On 05 June 2020, the Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release stated that the Government of Japan had decided to extend its ODA Grant Aid up to the amount of ¥ 4,501,000,000 approximately around USD 41 million for the
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
Provincial top cops on notice following crime wave
Interior Minister Sar Kheng yesterday took aim at the police chiefs of Battambang, Kandal and Pursat provinces, warning that they should be prepared to lose their titles if they fail to crack down on a recent crime wave.Kheng said the three police chiefs needed to
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/provincial-top-cops-notice-following-crime-wave
Press release of Preah Sihanouk provincial department of environment
On 27 July 2020, Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Environment issued a press release to inform the national, international and public media that the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administrative Unity Force in cooperation with the Preah Sihanouk Municipal Administrative Unity Force and the Rangers of Preah
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Environment
Press Release: Japan provides US$968,390 for Enhancement of Pediatric Surgical Care System in Kratie Province and Inclusive Education in Kandal Province
On 14 December 2020, Japanese Embassy in Cambodia has posted a press release regarding the agreement of The Government of Japan to provide US$968,390 in total for two recipient organizations under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects. US$694,539 has been provided to
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
Joint statement: CSOs call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to repeal the sub-decree on the establishment of the National Internet Gateway
On 19 February 2021, the CamboJA released a joint statement on the CSOs call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to repeal the sub-decree on the establishment of the National Internet Gateway. Since some articles are broadly written, not clearly defined, harshly restrictive of freedoms,
CamboJA
Ministry asserts power over state private land
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has reasserted its authority to conduct cadastral surveys of land plots that aim to establish leaseholder rights over state private land. State private land is legally defined as all property that belongs to the state but does
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-asserts-power-over-state-private-land
Joint letter: three UN human rights experts expressed concern over the Law on preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 and other severe and dangerous contagious diseases
On 03 April 2021, the United Nations Human Rights in Cambodia issued a joint letter that the three UN human rights experts expressed concern over the Law on preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 and other severe and dangerous contagious diseases. By concerning the
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia
Press release on the RGC's instruction on additional measures to continue managing impacts on key sectors of the economy in the context of the crisis, restoring and stimulating Cambodia's economic growth after the COVID-19
On 23 December 2020, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a press release informing the instruction on additional measures to continue managing impacts on key sectors of the economy in the context of the crisis, restoring and stimulating Cambodia’s economic growth after the COVID-19. This
Royal Government of Cambodia
Outcomes of the 14th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
On 6 August 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the 14th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. On 6 August 2021, His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Outcomes of the Council of Ministers’ plenary session on October 04, 2021
On 08 October 2021, the Council of Ministers issued a press release on the outcomes of the Council of Ministers’ plenary session on October 04, 2021 to review and discuss on:Draft constitution on the amendment to the new Articles 19, 82, 106 (1), 119, and
Council of Ministers
Signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Cambodia National Council for Women and the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 17 March 2021, the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Cambodia National Council for Women and the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Under this memorandum, the
Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Outcomes of the 3rd ASEM Senior Officials' Meeting on 16-17 September 2021 via videoconference
On 17 September 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the 3rd ASEM Senior Officials’ Meeting on 16-17 September 2021 via videoconference. During this two-day meeting, ASEM SOM Leaders actively discussed the draft ASEM13 Chair’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Public posting of judgment documents
On 23 September 2021, the Kandal Provincial Administration issued a notification on the public posting of judgment documents. The judgment documents in Lumhach Village, Angkor Meas Village, Romdenh Village and Beng Village, Makak Commune, Ang Snoul District, Kandal Province will be publicly posted within 15
Kandal Provincial Administration
Results of the third outreach meeting with stakeholders via video on the morning of October 11, 2021
On 11 October 2021, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued a press release on the results of the third outreach meeting with stakeholders via video on the morning of October 11, 2021. The voter list and voter registration review will be lasted for 50 days,
National Election Committee
Celebration of the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health
On 14 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the celebration of the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health. The Ministry will celebrate the World Day for Occupational Safety and Health under the theme “Preparing for the
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
The last reminder to go for the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Phnom Penh
On October 26, 2021, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration issued a notification on the last reminder to go for the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Phnom Penh. The third dose of COVID-19 vaccination campaign will be completed for all 11 districts as stated in
Phnom Penh Capital Administration
Lifting of the ban on travelers or transit persons from 10 African countries entering Cambodia
On 05 December 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on the lifting of the ban on travelers or transit persons from 10 African countries entering Cambodia. The Ministry has decided to lift the ban on passengers or passers-by from 10 African countries, replacing
Ministry of Health
COVID-19 Omicron Update
On 09 December 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a joint statement between the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Cambodia on the update of the new COVID-19 virus, Omicron.In Cambodia, the implementation of the three preventive measures and the three
Ministry of Health
4th COVID-19 vaccination campaign for the target group in Phnom Penh
On 08 January 2022, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on the 4th COVID-19 vaccination campaign for the target group in Phnom Penh.The COVID-19 Vaccination Commission will provide the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine using Pizer to the leaders of the Royal Government, the
Ministry of Health
