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Many infants and children at displacement camps in Preah Vihear province have been subjected to unending fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea since they arrived there. Experts warn that the continuous cycle of illness may lead to chronic issues that could affect their development in life. ...

The U.S. Department of State on Tuesday quietly released its long-delayed report on human trafficking, placing Cambodia in the lowest Tier 3 for the fourth straight year and, for the first time, labeling it a “state sponsor” of trafficking. ...

A coalition of seven organizations has released preliminary findings from a rapid assessment, raising grave concerns about the alleged use of chemical smoke during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. They warned of severe consequences for human health, the environment, and regional stability. ...

Tensions over razor-wire barricades installed by Thai soldiers in disputed parts of Banteay Meanchey flared again on Thursday, as villagers from Chouk Chey in O’Biechoan commune confronted troops while blocked from their homes and farms. ...

China has granted Cambodia 20 million yuan (approximately $2.8 million) humanitarian aid, while reiterating its pledge of “ironclad support” for Cambodia’s sovereignty and developing “self-reliance”. ...

Without social protection, even short periods of unemployment will worsen living conditions for migrant households, research found, as 30% of them were already poor and in debt. ...

Tim Sreu is back on his feet. The middle-aged farmer from Kampong Cham province said he can now manage the daily chores that once left him bedridden after years of untreated tuberculosis (TB). ...

Illegal trawlers have long threatened Cambodia’s coastal marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishers. ...

Nearly 40 activists held for more than a year on incitement charges will soon face a rotating group trial, the latest turn in a protracted legal saga. ...

Sra Em Roundabout, Preah Vihear Province: About 17 kilometers from the Thai border, where heavy gunfire erupted on the battlefields of Phnom Trab and Preah Vihear Temple, villagers are gradually returning home to resume their jobs and check on their farms after the situation at ...

Sreyheng*, 26, now lives with her mother and stepfather in rural Kratie province, raising an infant daughter from a marriage she never chose. ...

More than 100 civil society groups on Wednesday petitioned embassies in Phnom Penh whose countries signed the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, urging coordinated action to uphold a border ceasefire with Thailand and investigate rights abuses from last month’s deadly clashes. ...

As the Cambodian boycott of Thai products grows, several non-Thai companies are also facing backlash for allegedly terminating contracts with public figures for commenting on the Cambodia–Thailand conflict. ...

After the Trump administration this year axed most U.S. foreign aid and public broadcasters serving parts of the world with scant press freedom, the fallout laid bare the shaky crutch propping up independent media in underserved regions. ...

Cambodia has exported 12 metric tonnes of nuts and dried fruit to Australia for the first time, with a larger and more diverse second shipment already planned. While the milestone signals a boost for the country’s agricultural products, farmers warn that unstable prices and a ...

Cambodia and Thailand agreed in principle to establish a coordinating group (CG) to enhance communication at all levels, including between commanders, border liaison working groups, standing forces in the border areas, and operational units along the border, with the aim of resolving issues peacefully and ...

ASEAN defence attachés on Thursday visited the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province, where Thai armed forces illegally erected a fence using barbed wire and tires to block a road and encircle people’s houses in Prey Chan village, according to Cambodia’s National Defense Ministry. ...

While older villagers living along the border of Cambodia and Thailand can unmistakably identify the loud popping sounds of gunshots, having experienced life under Khmer Rouge, the same sounds caused fear and anxiety for thousands following the recent Cambodia-Thailand conflict. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has suspended their deputy chairman Sean Borath, who is also the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, after an investigation found him and Sar Thavy, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of National Defense, allegedly connected ...

Thousands of displaced people in shelters in Preah Vihear province have started returning home, finally able to check on their livestock and farms which were abandoned abruptly at the height of the conflict. ...

After five-days of border clashes last month that left at least 40 dead, mostly civilians according to official figures, Cambodia and Thailand are still trading accusations of first aggression and violations of international law, as investigators work to verify the claims. ...

Ahead of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on Thursday, National Defense Minister Tea Seiha met with the U.S. Indo-Pacific commander to discuss the effective implementation of the ceasefire deal reached with Thailand. ...

Business owners in Cambodia have vowed to terminate their contract with Thai brand PTT with the intention of promoting local products. This decision comes as thousands of shop owners and employees face declining revenue and job losses due to a widespread boycott of Thai-imported products. ...

Shelling between Thai and Cambodian forces has eased after a fragile ceasefire was reached in Malaysia on July 28, but the information war between the countries’ netizens continues to unfold online. ...