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Armed forces to root out extremist groups opposing CLV-DTA amid protests overseas
Government officials and armed forces condemned anti-Cambodia-Lao-Vietnam Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) activists and pledged to suppress any activities initiated by the “extremist opposition groups” based overseas who are “attempting to overthrow the government”. ...
Khuon Narim and Tep Suokeany
https://cambojanews.com/armed-forces-to-root-out-extremist-groups-opposing-clv-dta-amid-protests-overseas/
Cambodian, Chinese defence chiefs vows to deepen ties as US official visits Kingdom
The heads of defence of Cambodia and China vowed to further enhance relations two days ahead of the US defence chief’s visit to the Kingdom to further expand Cambodia-US cooperation. ...
Prime minister orders armed forces to shoot down drones along Vietnam border
Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered troops stationed along the border with Vietnam to start “shooting down” unidentified drones flying into Cambodia’s territory, in a Tuesday Facebook Live post. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/prime-minister-orders-armed-forces-to-shoot-down-drones-along-vietnam-border/
Manet: Media acts as society’s mirror and democracy’s pillar
Hun Manet, a future prime ministerial candidate for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) hails the media’s vital role in strengthening democracy and societal development. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-media-acts-societys-mirror-and-democracys-pillar
PM calls on armed forces to safeguard national stability
Prime Minister Hun Sen, who holds the rank of five-star general, called on the personnel of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) to continue to cooperate with the authorities at all levels to curb any attempts at triggering instability in society. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-calls-armed-forces-safeguard-national-stability
Manet calls for boost to healthcare services
Hun Manet, a future prime ministerial candidate for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), said that strengthening the capacity of the healthcare system is necessary, but that the public also have a duty to prevent disease. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-calls-boost-healthcare-services
Japanese, Cambodian armies pledge closer cooperation
The armies of Cambodia and Japan vowed to improve their cooperation and will support each other through the regional framework to promote peace, stability and development, said the army commanders of the two countries. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-cambodian-armies-pledge-closer-cooperation
Cambodia, China to kick off joint military drill this week
The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will conduct a joint military drill dubbed “Golden Dragon” from Mar. 23 to April 5 on security protection during major events and emergency rescue during disasters. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501259825/cambodia-china-to-kick-off-joint-military-drill-this-week/
RCAF begins first recruitment drive since onset of pandemic
The Ministry of National Defence will be distributing applications to prospective students from February 1-15 as it looks to recruit a new generation of military trainees to meet the needs of various units of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rcaf-begins-first-recruitment-drive-onset-pandemic
India promises military support, requests attache
Indian ambassador to Cambodia Devyani Khobragade has reiterated that her government is always ready to respond to the needs of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/india-promises-military-support-requests-attache
Cambodia, Pakistan to strengthen peacekeeping ties
Cambodia and Pakistan have committed to bring bilateral relations closer through the strengthening of cooperation in the peacekeeping sector. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-pakistan-strengthen-peacekeeping-ties
ASEAN intelligence, military ties to get boost after pledge
ASEAN military intelligence chiefs have agreed to strengthen cooperation and build a strong military intelligence community which will commit to addressing security threats in order to maintain peace and stability in the region. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-intelligence-military-ties-get-boost-after-pledge
Tea Banh orders tax payment on RCAF-plated private cars
Minister of national defense Tea Banh issued a circular on September 20 calling on all owners of private vehicles bearing Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) number plates or special command number plates to pay taxes and duties on their vehicles or face legal action. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tea-banh-orders-tax-payment-rcaf-plated-private-cars
Few women in upper ranks
Cambodian women make up less than 3 percent of the military’s upper echelons, the ministries of defence and women’s affairs confirmed yesterday. Just 88 women hold ranks of one-star general and above, with one solitary woman ranked a four-star general and a deputy commander-in-chief of ...
Erin Handley and Ben Sokhean
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/few-women-upper-ranks
Rainsy under fire over new movement
The Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia and the Cambodian Nationality Party have condemned Sam Rainsy, who created the Cambodia National Rescue Movement, accusing the former opposition leader of terrorist activities and calling on the armed forces and citizens not to join the movement, ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103785/rainsy-under-fire-over-new-movement/
