Thailand Court Rejects Appeal for Petition Against Laos’ Pak Beng Dam
A court in Thailand has refused to hear an appeal on a case concerning a large-scale Mekong River mainstream dam in Laos, a blow to Thai civic groups concerned about … Read More
Category: Legal
Decree on Internet Controls in Cambodia Threat to Freedom of Expression: Journalists
A decree establishing a national internet gateway that can control and monitor online activity in Cambodia is likely to seriously restrict freedom of expression in the country, journalists said Wednesday.On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hun Sen signed an ord…
Labour and Commercial Courts in the Pipeline to Promote Investors’ Confidence
Cambodia is working to establish specialised labour and commercial courts – a move seen as bases to further build investors’ confidence in the country. The decisions for the creation of … Read More
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged Asian Drug Syndicate Kingpin
AMSTERDAM – Dutch police said Saturday they had arrested the alleged leader of an Asian drug syndicate who is listed as one of the world’s most-wanted fugitives and has been … Read More
Cambodian Court Mass Trial of Opposition Officials ‘Biased,’ ‘Presumes Guilt’: Defense Lawyer
A court in Cambodia on Friday held a trial for 21 officials with the country’s banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) on charges of “conspiracy” and “incitement,” prompting an … Read More
Victims Demand Tougher Punishment For Cambodian Police Convicted of Torture, Murder in Detention
Four villagers who were tortured by police in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province and the widow of a fifth man who died of his injuries have demanded tougher punishments for two … Read More
Cambodian Court Launches Trial of Prominent Union Leader Rong Chhun
A court in Cambodia on Friday held a trial for prominent union leader Rong Chhun on charges of “incitement,” drawing criticism from his lawyer who said the judge’s line of … Read More
Cambodian PM Hun Sen Denies Navel-Gazing TV Narrative Funded With Taxpayer Money
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has denied reports that he is using taxpayer money to produce a television series about his life after several senior government officials refused to disclose … Read More
Drop Charges Against Cambodian Opposition Members, Rights Groups Say on Eve of Trial
Cambodia should immediately and unconditionally drop all charges against hundreds of officials and supporters of the banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), observers said on the eve of the … Read More
Cambodia Soliciting Vaccine Donations ‘Populist, Corrupt’: Acting Opposition Chief Sam Rainsy
The acting president of Cambodia’s opposition party, Sam Rainsy, on Thursday slammed the country’s government for soliciting donations to buy coronavirus vaccines as “populist” and “corrupt,” prompting the ruling party … Read More