The ineptitude at the border

At the two major border crossings of Poipet in Banteay Meanchey and Cham Yeam in Koh Kong, the Thai immigration police’s caged trucks discharged their loads of illegal Cambodian migrant workers.
Tue, 24 June 2014
Can the CNRP appear credible?

Last month, I was again hopeful as leaders of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party and ruling Cambodian People’s Party announced their desire to end the 10-month political deadlock.
Thu, 19 June 2014
A British partnership

This week, the British Embassy in Phnom Penh will celebrate the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The queen celebrates two birthdays each year: Her actual birthday on April 21 and her official birthday in June.
Tue, 17 June 2014
Protecting domestic workers

Two months ago, a 23-year-old domestic worker from a little-known Indonesian city was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.
Fri, 13 June 2014
"Guanxi" versus the rule of law

Over two consecutive years, the press reported on crowds of uniformed police, military police and soldiers gathering in front of the homes of highly connected businessmen.
Thu, 12 June 2014
Our Cambodia-Russia friendship

Today, June 12, my country celebrates Russia Day. First commemorated in 1992, it one of the youngest holidays in the Russian Federation.
Fri, 6 June 2014
When justice is a prisoner

In January, the government engaged in a violent crackdown on growing labour and opposition protests in and around Phnom Penh, resulting in the death of five people.
Mon, 26 May 2014
Return Cambodia’s treasures, repair our people’s souls

In recent news reports, we have seen some Cambodians applauding the repatriation of priceless, long-lost antiquities that were looted during the country’s violent 1970s.