Genocide education is genocide prevention
Half a century after the collapse of the Khmer Rouge, 600,000 young Cambodians learn about the genocidal regime's history each week in their classrooms.
The Phnom Penh Post
Three teenagers arrested for rape, murder of 14-year-old in Phnom Penh
Teachers were preparing for the start of the school day when they discovered the body, in a campus bathroom. The victim had been raped and then strangled to death.
Cambodia, Indonesia strengthen joint efforts to fight transnational crime
The programme is part of a broader initiative to equip the future leadership of Indonesian law enforcement agencies with a global outlook.
Compensation promised to protesting Cambodian factory workers
About 500 workers blocked a road in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district to demand legal compensation after being told their factory was relocating.
In Cambodia, Kun Khmer ref, judges penalised; fans worry ‘light’ punishment won’t prevent corruption
In the end, the federation opted for a temporary four-week suspension, a move that many still consider far too soft.
Cambodia’s National Day of Remembrance: Recalling pain and resolving to prevent future genocides
May 20 provides an opportunity to commemorate the suffering caused by the Khmer Rouge regime and to reaffirm a commitment to preventing genocide from returning to Cambodia.
Observers question haste of ‘suicide’ verdicts in falls from high-rises in Cambodia
They suggested that authorities should conduct thorough investigations beyond simply cremating the victims’ bodies.
Art begets art: Veteran Cambodian artist shares time, wealth to pass knowledge to children
Prom Vichet has dedicated his time and personal funds to establish an organisation called “Khmer Artists for Children” with the aim of teaching children drawing and sculpting…
Two of Cambodia’s top officials urge police to step up fight against cyber-crimes
Despite the continued peace enjoyed by the Kingdom, PM Manet pointed out the growing threat posed by new types of crime, including non-traditional offenses, technology-related…
Trafficked Cambodian sisters’ desperate social media appeal leads to rescue in China
The increase in trafficking cases has been concerning, with many Cambodian women being trafficked to China under the guise of arranged marriages.