Authorities in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, sent three opposition activists to Prey Sar Prison on Wednesday for pre-trial detention on charges of “incitement to commit a crime” after taking part in a protest, prompting human rights groups to decry the move as a restriction on freedom of expression. Hong An and San Srey Neat, Phnom […]
By 151 Votes in Favour to 2 Against, with 1 Abstention, Fifth Committee Approves $3.21 Billion Budget for 2021, Concluding Main Part of Seventy-Fifth Session
GENERAL ASSEMBLYFIFTH COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION, 8TH MEETING (NIGHT) GA/AB/4362 30 DECEMBER 2020 United States Speaker Says Funds Would Support Event Perpetuating Anti-Semitism, Delegates also Argue Over Outlays for Mechanism Investigating Serious Crimes in Syria The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) wrapped up the main part of its seventy-fifth session on Wednesday by approving resources of […]
COVID-19: 12 More Migrant Workers from Thailand Tested Positive; Tally 378
Cambodia reported 12 more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); bringing the tally to 378, the Ministry of Health pointed out in a press release made public this morning. According to the source, the new cases were found on Cambodian migrant workers coming from Thailand. They arrived in the country between Dec. 28 and 30. […]
Almost US$500 Million Allocated to Foster Labour and Vocational Training for 2021-2025
Cambodia will invest nearly US$500 million to foster the country’s labour and vocational training from 2021 to 2025. This update was shared lately by H.E. Ith Samheng, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training recently, stressing that the execution of the budget will be guided by a clear plan of actions led by the ministry. The […]