Tag: Cambodia
Cambodia should halt ‘forced evictions’ at Angkor Wat, says Amnesty International
Authorities say they are acting to protect the ruins by moving squatters whose informal settlements are damaging the environment
Cambodian opposition activists charged with insulting king
Human rights activists had previously warned enactment of the 2018 lese majeste law could be wielded to target dissent
‘Floating toilets’ help Cambodia’s lake-dwelling poor
The hope is that the more villagers see the toilets in action, the more they will want proper sanitation
Defrocked Cambodian monk flees to Thailand, resumes religious life there
Defrockings of Buddhist monks who participate in demonstrations are highly unusual in Cambodia
Authorities detain Buddhist monk during peace march across Cambodia
The spokesman for the Ministry of Cults and Religions, Seng Somony, said he wasn't aware of the incident but would look into it
Buddhist monk ousted for joining march calling for restoration of social...
“Monks are symbols of the nation who preach to the people, but now they are facing problems”
Southeast Asian MPs condemn shutting down of independent media outlet in...
“Shutting down an independent media outlet due to a single perceived ‘mistake’ is a blatant violation of freedom of the press”
Cambodian leader orders shutdown of independent media outlet
Prime Minister Hun Sen has increasingly cracked down on any opposition as he prepares for elections later this year
Pope Francis discusses ‘ecological conversion’ with Buddhist monks
Pope Francis defined “ecological conversion” as “true repentance”
Thai boat rescues Cambodian fisherman whose vessel sank in storm
He had been floating at sea for 30 hours with bodies of three crew members tied to himself
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