Save the Mekong statement on the collapse of the Xe Pian - Xe Nam Noy hydropower project
Save the Mekong, a coalition of non-government organizations, community-based groups and concerned citizens within the Mekong region, wish to express our shock and concern at the recent collapse of the Xe Pian - Xe Nam Noy hydropower project in Laos, and our deep condolences to communities affected by ...
Save the Mekong
New ADB Cambodia country director assumes office
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed a new Country Director for Cambodia, Samiuela T. Tukuafu. A Tongan national, Mr. Tukuafu officially started in this post on 1 February, 2016. Mr. Tukuafu replaces Mr. Eric Sidgwick, who has been appointed Country Director for ADB’s Resident ...
ADB team
Unconstitutional draft laws on the judiciary should be rejected
June 15, 2014, On the anniversary of Cambodia’s Constitutional Council, LICADHO urges the Council to reject the three new laws affecting the judiciary in their current form. The passage of these laws in their current form will codify and indefinitely prolong the lack of independence ...
Cambodian League for promotion and defense of human rights
Announcement on the suspension of public and private educational establishments throughout Prey Veng province
On 11 March 2021, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport released an announcement on the suspension of public and private educational establishments throughout Prey Veng province due to the infection of COVID-19 in the community in Prey Veng province so as to prevent the ...
Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport
Announcement on the suspension of public and private educational establishments throughout Koh Kong province
On 13 March 2021, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport released an announcement on the suspension of public and private educational establishments throughout Koh Kong province due to the infection of COVID-19 in the community in Kirisakor district, Koh Kong province and to prevent ...
Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport
Press release: Signing Ceremony for Japanese grant assistance for grassroots human security projects
On 21 December 2020, Japanese Government has agreed to provide Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects, KUSANONE, US$288,473 in total, for installing medical equipment at Angkor Borey Referral Hospital in Takeo Province, installing braille equipment at special schools in Phnom Penh and 3 provinces, ...
Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia
Press statement of Phnom Penh Capital Hall
Phnom Penh Capital Hall informs the public that, on 10 November 2014, around 40 people of Boeung Kak community gathered in front of the Capital Hall seeking for solutions of flooding issues in Boeung Kak area. The Capital Hall has accepted their requests to deal ...
Phnom Penh Capital Hall
Joint statement regarding the Oddar Meanchey authorities’ continued illegal conduct towards Equitable Cambodia’s staff
We, the undersigned civil society groups, condemn the actions of the Oddar Meanchey authorities who have, since September 2014, been engaged in the obstruction, harassment, intimidation, and assault of rights workers (see Annex 1: Timeline of Events). Most recently, a four-person team from Equitable Cambodia (“EC”) was in ...
Joint Organizations
Statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Myanmar's current situation
On 09 March 2021, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia released a statement joining effort with other ASEAN member states to assist the situation in Myanmar to normalcy in any roles and formats that are ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Statement of the Royal Government of Cambodia on further steps to strengthen democracy and political space
On 03 December 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has released a statement on further steps to strengthen democracy and political space. The ministry has underlined the position and further steps to be taken to uphold the Royal Government of Cambodia’s aforementioned ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the meeting of the Standing Senate Committee
Parliamentary Standing Committee will continue its meeting, chaired by H.E. Say Chhum, an Acting President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to examine and decide on the request from 6th Senate committee for putting draft laws in the agenda of the 5th session ...
Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Adhoc statement on the expulsion of Cambodian migrant workers from Thailand
Phnom Penh, 20 June 2014 – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) is deeply critical of the uncivilized and inhumane manner in which Cambodian migrants have been treated by the Thai military junta as a result of its drive to deport undocumented migrants, ...
Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association
Study: Impacts of ELCs on the forest and livelihoods & SCW's action
On 06 April 2017, Save Cambodia’s Wildlife (SCW) has released a press release on its website about “Study: Impacts of ELCs on the forest and livelihoods & SCW’s action”. In the end of 2016, SCW in cooperation with lecturers from the Royal University of Phnom ...
Save Cambodia's Wildlife
Press release on the signing of agreement on Prey Lang conservation project
On March 02, 2018, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the signing of the agreement on the Prey Lang forest conservation project between the Ministry of Environment, the Conservation International and Mitsui & Co., LTD, to be held on March 05 2018 ...
Ministry of Environment
Press release on the preparation of state land titles for two protected areas
On 4 September 2017, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the collaborates between Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to prepare state land titles for two protected areas including “Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary” in Koh Kong ...
Ministry of Environment
Joint statement on proposed amendments on internal regulations of the National Assembly (NA) of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Cambodian Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) and independent experts believe that the July 22 political leader’s agreement between the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) provides a framework for basic principles to ensure the effectiveness and transparency of the parliamentary process in accordance ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
Launch of new Australian support for renewable energy mini-grids
On 09 June 2021, the Australian Embassy in Cambodia was pleased to announce a new landmark initiative to electrify villages in Cambodia that are not connected to the grid. In partnership with Ministry of Mines and Energy Cambodia, Électricité du Cambodge, and Electricity Authority of ...
The Australian Embassy in Cambodia
Press release on the outcome of the “X Global Baku Forum”
On 13 March 2023, the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on the results of participating in the “X Global Baku Forum” under the theme “The World Now: Challenges and Hopes” from 7 to 12 March 2023 in Baku, Republic ...
National Assembly
Press release: Japan provides US$363,224 for, road improvement, construction of health facility and water treatment Kiosks
On 8 January 2020, the Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$363,224 in total for three recipient organisations under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” Grant) for road improvement in Pailin province, constructing inpatients ward in Kandal province, and ...
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
Opening of allowances (70th) under social protection program
On 11 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (70th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (70th) under social protection program to a total of 1,465 workers in 21 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training