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On 18 December 2025, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee issued a press release on the UN Human Rights Chief (OHCHR) being alarmed over civilian casualties in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict.The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, H.E. Volker Türk, expressed grave concern after receiving reports ...

On 18 December 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a message from Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to the 22nd Editor’s Forum on the “Role of Journalists During Border Dispute,” 19 December 2025.The Royal Government of ...

On 18 December 2025, the Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) issued a statement celebrating the 26th International Migrants Day and presenting findings from a recent survey on the economic pressures facing returned Cambodian migrant workers.The impact assessment revealed that 71% of ...

On 17 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued an announcement on the postponement of the 7th partnership forum between the government and civil society organizations, under the theme “Freedom of Association and Non-Governmental Organizations in the Digital Context”. ...

A transportation industry expert has noted that although the body of water bordering Cambodia is called the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia has a legitimate legal right to use this waterway. ...

The number of civilians killed as a result of Thai aggression has risen to 17, with at least 77 people injured as of 6pm on December 16. The two latest civilian deaths occurred at a safe centre in Koh Kong province, according to the Ministry ...

Senate president Hun Sen has responded to accusations from the Thai military and media that Russian mercenaries may have been hired to serve on the battlefield at the border. ...

Japan has announced that it will support the construction of a shelter for women victims of human trafficking and staff accommodation buildings, at the Kandal Steung Transit and Rehabilitation Center, to the tune of over $100,000. ...

The Cambodian first lady and humanitarian organisations are calling for immediate and scaled-up assistance as renewed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border drive mass displacement, overwhelm existing relief capacity and exposing hundreds of thousands of children and families to escalating risks.​ ...

On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press briefing note by His Excellency NONG Sakal, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Cambodia-Thailand border situation.The press briefing note focuses on 4 points, such ...

On 16 December 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Development Agency (AFD) issued an announcement regarding the introduction of digital tools and legal reforms to strengthen Cambodia’s marine fisheries sector. The EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture program has modernized fisheries ...

On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on welcoming the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents has formally approved the return of three treasured ...

Two factories are scheduled to commence production within the ISI Special Economic Zone (ISI SEZ) in the middle of the second quarter of 2026, while several other companies are currently studying the feasibility of establishing factories or enterprises there. ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, in cooperation with its partners, has held the Second Labour Economics Conference 2025, a two-day event, aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable labour market solutions. ...

The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) has published an open letter to the US embassy expressing urgent concern regarding Thai military statements that Thailand may designate Cambodian ports “high risk” and blockade shipments of fuel and other goods.​ ...

The number of civilians killed by Thai attacks has risen to 12 after another citizen was killed on December 14, and the number of injured has reached at least 75, including 15 new injuries as of 6pm. Concurrently, the number of displaced peoples has increased ...

On 15 December 2025, 21 media and civil society organizations issued a statement expressing dismay over the Ministry of Information’s new Prakas on “Qualifications and Journalistic Professionalism” and recent changes to press card requirements. The groups stated that these measures—which include mandatory letters of “good ...

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 14 December ...

As Cambodia implements its Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2025 and its Digital Government Policy 2022-2035, adopting a multi-stakeholder perspective is essential to promote broad digital adoption and drive transformation across all sectors, ensuring the development of an inclusive digital society.It is against this ...

The information minister said Thai F-16 jets bombed a hotel and bridges in Pursat province early Saturday. ...

At least three Thai strikes across three provinces on Thursday were among the deepest recorded in five days of renewed border clashes, with one reaching at least 63 km inside Cambodia, according to social media posts, official statements and local residents. ...

Thai forces continued firing on Cambodia’s sovereign territory on the morning of December 12, 2025, according to National Defense Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata. ...

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a rejection statement regarding fabricated and defamatory reports alleging the detention and imprisonment of Thai nationals by Cambodian authorities.The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia categorically rejects fabricated and defamatory reports falsely alleging ...

Hundreds of Cambodians living in Australia demonstrated in Melbourne on Sunday, calling for peace and an end to the ongoing border conflict with Thailand. ...