Social development
Five admit involvement in $36.9M scam and laundering ring in Cambodia
Despite five men pleading guilty in the US to being involved in a multi-million dollar scam and money laundering operation in Cambodia, according to the US Department of Justice, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior refutes claims that scam centres exist in the country, arguing that ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/five-admit-involvement-in-369m-scam-and-laundering-ring-in-cambodia
UNICEF calls for stronger safeguards for migrant children facing exploitation risks
On World Day Against Child Labour, UNICEF is calling for stronger cross-border protections for migrant children, as a new report highlights the heightened risks of trafficking, exploitation and child labour they face – especially those migrating between Cambodia and Thailand – amid ongoing climate and ...
Kiripost staff
https://kiripost.com/stories/unicef-calls-for-stronger-safeguards-for-migrant-children-facing-exploitation-risks
Imprisoned activist Seng Theary halts hunger strike, her fourth since 2022
A prominent human rights advocate Seng Theary, who is serving a six-year prison term, halted her 14-day hunger strike on the ninth day due to health concerns, as civil society groups called for her release. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/imprisoned-activist-seng-theary-halts-hunger-strike-her-fourth-since-2022/
Education ministry announces pilot of new grade 10+ pathways
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is preparing to pilot new “education pathways” from grade 10 and up, to help students make informed decisions about their future careers. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-announces-pilot-of-new-grade-10-pathways
Dozens of affected families of Sesan Dam seek compensation, but gov’t says the offer has ended
Some 40 indigenous people celebrated World Environment Day, while calling on the authorities and stakeholders to address an unresolved compensation demand lasting nearly 10 years. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/dozens-of-affected-families-of-sesan-dam-seek-compensation-but-govt-says-the-offer-has-ended/
Koh Kong’s Srae Ambel district declared mine-free
Srae Ambel District in Koh Kong Province was declared mine-free in a June 10 ceremony, with mine clearance efforts supported by assistance from the Government of India. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-s-srae-ambel-district-declared-mine-free
Jan-May sees Kuntha Bopha treat half a million mothers, children
In the first five months of 2025, The Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital provided $18 million dollars’ worth of free medical treatment to more than half a million sick children and pregnant women. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jan-may-sees-kuntha-bopha-treat-half-a-million-mothers-children
Hun Sen and family donate $10 million site for female student dorm in capital
Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-and-family-donate-10-million-site-for-female-student-dorm-in-capital
Journalist harassment in Cambodia rises sharply in 2024, legal threat dominate
Cambodia witnessed a sharp rise in cases of harassment against journalists in 2024, according to the latest report by the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA), with a notable 28 percent increase in total incidents compared to the previous year. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/journalist-harassment-in-cambodia-rises-sharply-in-2024-legal-threat-dominate
KOICA boost Cambodia’s IP capacity with training programme
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office has announced that the third year of an intellectual property (IP) and patent recognition training course for Cambodian officials will begin this month. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koica-boost-cambodia-s-ip-capacity-with-training-programme
Senator, lawmaker call for inspection of imported fertilisers, seeds
Members of the Senate and National Assembly have urged the government to inspect the quality of imported chemical fertilisers and fruit seeds, while encouraging farmers to expand organic farming operations to protect public health. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senator-lawmaker-call-for-inspection-of-imported-fertilisers-seeds
Online publisher, two others charged for “mocking” the army amid Cambodia-Thai border dispute
An online publisher and two others have been charged with three criminal charges, related to the impact on the morality of the army, including a comment to discriminate against the force. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/online-publisher-two-others-charged-for-mocking-the-army-amid-cambodia-thai-border-dispute/
Puy Kea: Journalists on frontline, must balance truth, national security during times of crisis
When the possibility of military action raises its head, the role of journalists becomes more crucial than ever. ...
International Court of Justice
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/puy-kea-journalists-on-frontline-must-balance-truth-national-security-during-times-of-crisis
Thousands of families face displacement as Srepok Dam project pushes ahead
For thousands of people living along northeast Cambodia’s Srepok River, upheaval feels inevitable. ...
Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thousands-of-families-face-displacement-as-srepok-dam-project-pushes-ahead/
Shattering glass sandbags: First Cambodian women UN commander in Lebanon
Lieutenant Colonel Sorm Leangy broke new ground, as Cambodia’s first female unit commander deployed to the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/shattering-glass-sandbags-first-cambodian-women-un-commander-in-lebanon-
Jan-May mine, ERW casualties down one third on ’24 figures
In the first five months of the year, Cambodia recorded 20 casualties of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), marking a 33 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2024, when 30 people fell victim to the hidden reminders of the Kingdom’s ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jan-may-mine-erw-casualties-down-one-third-on-24-figures
Information ministry issues reminder about defence reporting
A Ministry of Information spokesperson has reminded all media representatives — professional, non-professional and social media users — to avoid publishing information that could harm national security, damage relations with other countries or endanger law enforcement officials and personnel as they carry out their duties. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-issues-reminder-about-defence-reporting
Op-Ed: protect children: unmask the appeal and get rid of e-cigarettes
Mango, bubble gum and milkshake these are not just childhood treats. They are e-cigarette flavours designed to hook a new generation on nicotine. From Asian metropolises to small Pacific islands, these products are infiltrating communities, fuelling one of today’s most urgent public health crises: the ...
CamboJA Staff
https://cambojanews.com/op-ed-protect-children-unmask-the-appeal-and-get-rid-of-e-cigarettes/
Eight-year old recovers from severe dengue fever as outbreak sweeps Preah Vihear
An 8-year-old boy suffering from a severe case of dengue fever has recovered after receiving life-saving treatment at Jayavarman VII Hospital in Siem Reap. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-year-old-recovers-from-severe-dengue-fever-as-outbreak-sweeps-preah-vihear
Appeal court upholds convictions against union leader Morm Rithy and govt critic Ny Nak
The Court of Appeal of Phnom Penh on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a lower court against union leader Morm Rithy — a decision which has been condemned as unjust by his lawyer and unionists who attended the trial. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/appeal-court-upholds-convictions-against-union-leader-morm-rithy-and-govt-critic-ny-nak/
WHO praise Cambodian healthcare priorities, successes
Cambodia has reaffirmed its alignment with the mission of the WHO and its role as a strategic partner, having achieved significant success in its fight against Covid-19. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/who-praise-cambodian-healthcare-priorities-successes
Ouk Mao vows to intensify forest protection efforts after release
Despite a combination of more than 10 legal complaints landing him in prison for 10 days, Ouk Mao says he not afraid and has not lost his willingness to protect Cambodia’s natural resources. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ouk-mao-vows-to-intensify-forest-protection-efforts-after-release
Environment journalist Uk Mao determined to expose illegal logging after release on bail
Environmental journalist Uk Mao, an indigenous minority, pledged to continue protecting the forest and exposing illegal logging activities following his release on bail on Sunday — his determination praised by civil society organizations and press freedom groups. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/environment-journalist-uk-mao-determined-to-expose-illegal-logging-after-release-on-bail/
Urgent action needed to dismantle scam compounds in Cambodia and Southeast Asia – UN
UN experts are sounding the alarm over a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Southeast Asia, urging immediate, human rights-based action to dismantle scam compounds—including in Cambodia—where hundreds of thousands of people are “trafficked, trapped, and forced into online criminal operations”. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/urgent-action-needed-to-dismantle-scam-compounds-in-cambodia-and-southeast-asia-un/