Report Highlights Fear Among Media

By Taing Sarada, VOA Khmer Original report from Washington 26 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 25 June 2008 (1.36 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 25 June 2008 (1.36 MB) - Listen (MP3) The rights group Licadho has issued an 80-page report, "How Politics, Money and Fear Control Cambodia's

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Human Right Party electoral campaigning

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Electoral campaigning begins

The HRP rally (top).The SRP rally (middle).The CPP rally (bottom).By Ly Menghour The Mekong TimesToday is the first day of political campaigning for the July 27 parliamentary elections. Bigger parties will hold major rallies in Phnom Penh and the provinces, while smaller parties will mark the day more humbly or not at all.The Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) will hold a five-thousand strong rally with 100

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Gov’t appeals against ‘political pollution’ ahead of election campaign

Sam Rainsy Party election campaign kick off on 25th June.By Chun SophalThe Mekong TimesThe government has called for political parties, NGOs, and election observers to join together in preventing “pollution of the political environment” during this year’s national election campaign.“NGOs, party representatives, international and national observers, and the Cambodian people should cooperate with

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Ancient temple at center of debate in Thailand

By KER MUNTHIT, Associated Press Writer Thu Jun 26, PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - High on a Cambodian cliff, the Preah Vihear temple has weathered war and territorial disputes. Now it's at the center of a political tug-of-war in neighboring Thailand.As it has over the centuries, the ancient temple is fueling nationalist sentiment on both sides of the border, and opposition supporters in the Thai

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Couple who fled war wins hospitals' Dream Lottery

Thu, June 26, 2008 By JOE MATYAS, SUN MEDIA checkCookie(); A couple who fled the killing fields of Cambodia more than two decades ago became instant millionaires today when they won the London hospitals Dream Lottery. Vorn Mak and his

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Good Morning…Cambodia?

Vietnam, once the darling of international fund managers, is quickly losing its spot to another Asian nation probably best known by the West for political violence and poverty — Cambodia. Cambodia’s young and inexpensive work force, rising productivity, a pro-business government, and 30 years of an isolating war have made the country "one of the best investor diversification plays around," says

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Cambodia: What Happens When Reality Meets Idealism

Jennifer Winstanley I have been writing about the positive experiences that I have had and the personal development that I have enjoyed while working in Southeast Asia over the last year. In order to present a more balanced picture, I wanted to briefly discuss another side of it - the frustrations, the disconnect, and the constant haunting doubt that maybe what you are doing is

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Sam Rainsy Party Election Campaigns

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy, right, greets onlookers during election rally in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy, right, and his supporters greet onlookers at a busy market during an election rally in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Supporters of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party clap their hands during an election rally in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. Cambodia's political parties kicked off campaigning Thursday for next month's general election, which is almost certain to see the return to power of Asia's longest-serving leader, Prime Minister Hun Sen. (AP Photo/Heng

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Supporters of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party ride a truck during election rally in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. Cambodia's political parties kicked off campaigning Thursday for next month's general election, which is almost certain to see the return to power of Asia's longest-serving leader, Prime Minister Hun Sen. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Cambodian classical dancers perform during a ceremony marking the start of election rally at the headquarters of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. Cambodia's political parties kicked off campaigning Thursday for next month's general election, which is almost certain to see the return to power of Asia's

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Supporters of Cambodia's People Party ride on a truck during an election rally in Phnom Penh June 26, 2008. Cambodia are due to hold a general election on July 27. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen waves to supporters during an election rally in Phnom Penh June 26, 2008. Cambodia are due to hold a general election on July 27. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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Cambodia kicks off general election campaign

by Suy SeCambodian supporters of opposition party Sam Rainsy during the first day of the General Election Campaign in Phnom Penh on June 26. Cambodian political parties kicked off the country's month-long campaigning for a general election that the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) is expected to dominate. (AFP/Tang

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Election campaign kicks off in Cambodia

Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy waves from the top of a truck during an election rally in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (R), President of Senate Chea Sim (C) and President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin wave to supporters during an election rally in Phnom Penh June 26, 2008. Cambodia are due to hold

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Campaigning starts in Cambodia, Hun Sen win likely

Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy, standing at center front on the truck, are surrounded by the party's supporters during an election rally in the capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, June 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Supporters of Cambodia's People Party wave party flags during an election rally in Phnom Penh June 26, 2008. Cambodia are due to hold a general election on July 27.

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Government, opposition begin election campaign in Cambodia

Funcinpec Party supporters out in force on the river front in Phnom Penh on the first day of campaigning for July elections in Cambodia. [RA] The Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, has called on political parties running in next month's general election to compete honestly and to accept the result of the poll.The 11 parties began the designated one-month campaign period today.In a statement

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Cambodia opens election campaign

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen is greeted by supporters during an election rally in Phnom Penh June 26, 2008. Cambodia are due to hold a general election on July 27. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's political parties kicked off campaigning Thursday for next month's general election, which is almost certain to

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Khmer Temple Takes Central Role in Thai Political Debate

By Ron Corben Bangkok 26 June 2008 A 900-year-old Khmer temple on the Thai and Cambodian border has taken center stage in efforts to oust Thailand's prime minister. Samak Sundaravej's government is under intense pressure over an agreement with the Cambodian government about the temple, as well as its handling of the economy. As Ron

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watch video about Preah Vihear dispute

Video: An ancient temple causes new tensions - 26 June 2008Video: An ancient temple causes new tensions - 26 June 2008

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The Wise Owl of Cambodia

Angkor was a great relief after the horrors of driving on a dirt road SUKIE KAMOLSUKOSOL CLAPP Wed., Jun. 25, 2008 OneWorld.net note: A recent Cambodian bill outlawing prostitution is a "failure" because it increases the victimization of sex workers and raises the risk of the spread of HIV, writes Melissa Ditmore, an expert on the issues of sex work and HIV. • Cambodia outlawed prostitution in February

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No love lost over ruins

The Bangkok PostThe painful memory of Thailand losing sovereignty over the 10th century Preah Vihear temple to Cambodia as a result of the decision by the International Court of Justice in 1962, should have been buried with the passing years. But thanks to the government of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, this pain has been revived and is firing up the emotions of quite a few people, especially

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The rare sights of Cambodia along Mekong River

The rare Irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekong River. 2008-06-25 14:18:48 - The new project along the Mekong River Route through Stung Treng (www.tourismindochina.com/stung_treng-attractionsite.htm ) and Kratie is being developed to help mitigate the region's poverty and improve local living standard, promote

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Man bites frog: Sean Thomas samples some extreme cuisine

The World Health Organisation reckons we'll need to look further afield for our food in the future – and get used to eating some pretty strange things. But how will we fare on a diet of insects, arachnids and small furry critters? Sean Thomas embarks on a culinary tour of Indochina to taste for himself Thursday, 26 June 2008

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On Eve of Campaigns, an Absent Leader

By Mean Veasna, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 25 June 2008 As 11 political parties finish final preparations for a one-month campaign period that starts Thursday, one leader, and former prime minister, is missing. Prince Norodom Ranariddh (pictured) remains in exile, leading his eponymous party from Malaysia. Prince

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Party Seeks to Woo Vote of Farmers

Human Right Party logo. By Chun Sakada, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 25 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 25 June (1.50 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 25 June (1.50 MB) - Listen (MP3) The Human Rights Party is seeking to reach voters in Cambodia's broad agricultural sector by proposing

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Healthcare a Ready Target for Parties

By Seng Ratana, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 25 June 2008 [Editor's note: In the weeks leading into national polls, VOA Khmer will explore a wide number of election issues. The "Election Issues 2008" series will air stories on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a related "Hello VOA" guest on Thursday. This is the second

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Jailed Rebel Returns From Third Hospital Visit

By Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 25 June 2008 Khieu Samphan sits in a Khmer Rouge tribunal hearing in April.Former Khmer Rouge president Khieu Samphan was returned to tribunal detention Tuesday, following his third visit to the hospital this week. Tribunal observers said Wednesday they are still seeking

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Joint communiqué between Cambodia and Thailand on Preah Vihear Temple listing

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Thai PM faces second day of criticism but his coalition standing firm

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej reads a statement during a no-confidence debate at Parliament House in Bangkok yesterdayBANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - The Thai prime minister's coalition government showed no signs of cracking Wednesday and a pending no-confidence vote in Parliament seemed likely to go in his favor despite a barrage of criticism launched against him.Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's

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Cambodia genocide tribunal running out of money

Delays and corruption allegations plague the special court prosecuting former Khmer Rouge leaders. By Paul Watson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer June 25, 2008 JAKARTA, INDONESIA -- Plagued by long delays and corruption allegations, the special court prosecuting Cambodia's former Khmer Rouge leaders on genocide

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CAMBODIA TEMPORARILY CLOSES PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE

Updated: [June 24, 2008 ] :: 13:27:57 [view 316] CAMBODIA TEMPORARILY CLOSES PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE BANGKOK, June 23 - Cambodian authorities ordered the closure of an historic temple on the Thai-Cambodia border Monday, and deployed an armed military unit for added security at the site to guard the temple

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Security tightened at Cambodian embassy

(BangkokPost.com) - About 10 police officers were deployed at the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok on Wednesday, after the opposition grilled the government about Preah Vihear temple and nationalism threatened. Police from Metropolitan Police Bureau are there to ensure safety, after the Democrat party slammed the government for allegedly giving up Thailand's sovereignty when the cabinet endorsed

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““Preah Vihear belongs to Cambodia””

Below is an opinion by roatha007 regarding the Preah Vihear issue. This post is taken out of Global Voices On-lines.To those coward, shameless and arrogant Thai, What some shameless Thai has done about the Preah Vihear Temple is ridiculous and shameless. I don’t matter (care) if the Thai just fight each other, but they should not take Cambodia as a scapegoat for political purpose. The Thai

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Singapore's Asiatic wins $475 mln Cambodia power deal

SINGAPORE, June 25 (Reuters) - Singapore power firm Asiatic Group (Holdings) Ltd (ATIC.SI: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Wednesday that it has won a power supply contract in Cambodia worth potentially $475 million over a 99-year period. Under the contract, Asiatic Group will supply power to the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ), a company statement said. The

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Cambodia, Laos See Surge in Korean Investments

Cambodia and Laos are emerging as the next window of opportunity for Korean investors. Figures by the Korea International Trade Association show a steep on-year growth of US$1.3 billion in Korea's corporate investment in Cambodia last year. That makes the Southeast Asian country the second-biggest destination after China in terms of Korea's overseas investment. Investments to Laos,

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Hun Sen Promises To Leave Office Peacefully If The CPP Loses The Election

By Mondul Keo23rd June 2008Radio Free AsiaTranslated by KhmerizationThree days before the election Mr. Hun Sen (pictured) has declared in Pursat province that he will transfer power peacefully to the winning parties if he loses the election on the 27th of July.Prime Minister Hun Sen made this speech at an inauguration ceremony of Bun Rany Hun Sen Development Centre at Sampov Meas, Pursat province

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King Sihamoni visits Vietnam

Vietnam's President Nguyen Minh Triet (R) and Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni shake hands in front of the statue of late Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi June 24, 2008. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM)

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King Sihamoni visits Vietnam

Vietnam's President Nguyen Minh Triet (R) and Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni pose for a photo in front of the statue of late Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi June 24, 2008. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM)

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King Sihamoni visits Vietnam

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, center, walks with Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet, left, during an official welcome ceremony at Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, Tuesday, June 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)

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King Sihamoni visits Vietnam

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, left, is greeted by Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet at Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Sihamoni has arrived in Vietnam's capital for a three-day official visit to boost ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)

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King Sihamoni visits Vietnam

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni reviews the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi June 24, 2008. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM)

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Thai PM hits back at critics in no-confidence debate

Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej listens during a no-confidence debate at Parliament House in Bangkok.... by Thanaporn Promyamyai Tue Jun 24,

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Thai PM faces critics in no-confidence debate

Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej listens during a no-confidence debate at Parliament House in Bangkok. by Thanaporn Promyamyai Tue Jun 24,

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Cambodia in style

24 June 2008 Capitalising on the surge of interest in all things hip and boutique, leading Asia travel specialist, Travel Indochina, has launched a “Cambodia in Style” tailor-made itinerary, enabling customers to see all the sights of this stunning country, whilst staying in Cambodia’s most stylish accommodation.Included in the itinerary, the tour operator has also introduced two new

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Protests Shutter Preah Vihear Temple

Thai people protesting in front of gate to Preah Vihear on the weekend. By Chiep Mony, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 24 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.10 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.10 MB) - Listen (MP3) As Thai protesters arrived on the northern

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Better Health Care, Next Mandate: Minister

By Seng Ratana, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 24 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.59 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.59 MB) - Listen (MP3) [Editor's note: In the weeks leading into national polls, VOA Khmer will explore a wide number of election issues.

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Trials Begin in September: Tribunal

By Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 24 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.05 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.05 MB) - Listen (MP3) The first trials of Khmer Rouge leaders will be held in September, tribunal officials told reporters Tuesday.

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Kampot Housing Crackdown Continues

Scene of previous evictions have seen land owners beaten and arrested. By Win Thida, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 24 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.21 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.21 MB) - Listen (MP3) Four villagers have been arrested by military

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Rights Groups Calls for Halt to Torture

Mao Longhay, a researcher with Asian Human Rights Commission. By Taing Sarada, VOA Khmer Original report from Washington 24 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.41 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 24 June (1.41 MB) - Listen (MP3) The rights group Adhoc and the Asian Human Rights

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Media Environment Remains Unfair: Monitor

By Sok Khemara, VOA Khmer Washington 24 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 23 June (6.58 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 23 June (6.58 MB) - Listen (MP3) Persecution of opposition media remains an obstacle to free and fair elections, an election monitor said Thursday. "Closure or

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Cambodia closes Thai border entrance to disputed ancient temple

Thai people protesting in front of gate to Preah Vihear temple.PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Cambodia shut a border gate leading from Thailand to an 11th-century temple claimed by both nations, an official said Tuesday, as Thai protesters gathered outside and opposition politicians in Thailand's Parliament accused the prime minister of yielding sovereignty over the site.The closure of the border crossing

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Cambodia shuts Thai border crossing to disputed temple

PHNOM PENH (AFP) — Cambodia has closed its border with Thailand at the disputed Preah Vihear temple after a group of Thai protesters rallied near the ruins, an official said Tuesday.Senior Minister Var Kimhong, chairman of the Cambodian government's border committee, told AFP the border crossing was closed Sunday evening when a group of Thai protesters rallied near the checkpoint."The reason is

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Cambodia Closes Border With Thailand At Preah Vihear Temple

Thai people protesting in front of Preah Vihear temple.Komfie Manalo - AHN News WriterPhenom Penh, Cambodia (AHN) - The Cambodian government on Tuesday announced it is closing down its border with Thailand at the disputed Preah Vihear temple in retaliation against a group of Thai protesters who rallied near the ruins on Sunday.Var Kimhong, chairman of the Cambodia's border committee said the

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Cambodia closes border access to controversial Hindu temple

Thai protesters standing in front of Preah Vihear entrance gate.Phnom Penh - Border access to Preah Vihear temple has been closed indefinitely after the potential World Heritage Site was turned in to a political football in neighbouring Thailand, Cambodian authorities said Tuesday.Cambodian authorities decided to close a Thai-Cambodian border crossing to the ancient Hindu temple on Monday after a

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Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni visits Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam: Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has arrived in Vietnam for a three-day visit to boost ties between the Southeast Asian neighbors.Sihamoni was given a red-carpet welcome Tuesday by President Nguyen Minh Triet. The king's motorcade was greeted by several hundred Vietnamese waving Cambodian flags.It was Sihamoni's second visit to Vietnam since he took over the throne in 2004, when

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Cambodia's "Killing Fields" court trims budget

PHNOM PENH, June 24 (Reuters) - Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal has cut its proposed budget to $143 million instead of $170 million sought from donors, and brought its expected end date forward by a year to 2010, officials said on Tuesday.The joint Cambodian-U.N. court set up to try Pol Pot's top surviving henchmen for the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million people under the Khmer Rouge had an

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In Cambodia, giving a stage to 'inclusive arts'

From front, Kong Veasna, Kim Sathia and Mao Tipmony performing at the Spotlight festival in Phnom Penh. (Vandy Rattana/Epic Arts Cambodia) By Robert TurnbullPublished: June 24, 2008PHNOM PENH: With the slogan, "See ability, not disability," the London-based charity Epic Arts has been challenging the common perception of disabled performing artists. "This is not about sympathy or therapy," said

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Sex workers want legislation changed

Sex workers have delivered a letter to the Cambodian embassy in Canberra calling for changes to anti-trafficking and sex work laws.The Scarlet Alliance, representing Australia's sex workers, and the Asia Pacific Network of Sex Workers, say a recent law change in Cambodia equates all sex work with trafficking.That had led to closures of brothels and widespread human rights abuses against sex

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Truckers smuggle petrol to Cambodia

A smuggler uses a motorcycle to transport petrol through the border crossing in An GiangA smuggler uses a motorcycle to transport petrol through the border crossing in An Giang VietNamNet Bridge - Ten of thousands of liters of petrol is smuggled to Cambodia everyday from the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. The smugglers start work at the crack of dawn in the border town of Tinh Bien when

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Buddhist intermediate school set up in Mekong delta province

A Buddhist intermediate school has been set up at Vien Quang Pagoda in Chau Doc town, Mekong Delta An Giang province.The school opened the first four-year course for 147 monks and nuns on June 22.Besides its main facility at Vien Quang Pagoda, the school also has three branches in Thomit Pagoda in Tinh Bien district, Salon Pagoda in Tri Ton district and Kabaruc Pagoda in Thoai Son

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Maps Showing Khmer Lands Lost To Thailand

(Click the maps to enlarge)Dear All Khmer Compatriots,If you study the maps below carefully you will see that Thailand had laid claims to parts of Cambodian lands around the Preah Vihear temple. Above is a Google map showing Thailand had actually encroached on Cambodia's borders. Below (first map) is a proposed map for the listing of Preah Vihear temple showing a large parts of Cambodia located

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Temple locked

By Bangkok Post ReportersCambodia closed the Preah Vihear ruins on Monday amid worries Thai protests over Phnom Penh's plan to propose the ancient temple for World Heritage listing will spill across the border - after it spilled into parliament and the courts.The issue was a major point raised during yesterday's general debate by senators who attacked Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his

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Where do you draw the line?

Demarcation of the Thai-Cambodian border remains a sensitive issue, write Piyaporn Wongruang and Thanida Tansubhapol THAILAND is moving to accept a new map that will uphold Cambodia's World Heritage claim on the ancient 10th century Khmer temple that straddles the countries' common border - a long-contested site and former Khmer Rouge sanctuary that almost brought the two claimant nations to war in the

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Thai FM seeks temple reservoir, stair status as World Heritage site

BANGKOK, June 22 (TNA) -- Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama said Sunday he planned to seek cabinet approval on applying for the reservoir and staircases leading to Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage site. Speaking on radio, Mr. Noppadon said he would submit documents related to the stream and the staircases to the Thai cabinet and then request the United Nations Educational, Social and

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Thailand may apply for Preah Vihear Heritage status

Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama said Sunday he planned to ask the cabinet to approve a plan to applying to Unesco for World Heritage Site protection over the reservoir and staircases leading to Preah Vihear temple. In a radio interview, Mr Noppadon said he would submit documents related to the stream and the staircases to the cabinet. If

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The Preah Vihear Issue Is An Issue For All Khmers!

Read previous Khmerization’s editorial on the issue of Preah Vihear click here.Editorial by Khmerization“In wrapping up this editorial, I appealing to all Cambodian politicians from all political persuasions to set aside their political ideology and unite for the common good of our territorial integrity and the Preah Vihear temple. The Preah Vihear issue is an issue for all Khmers and therefore

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A WIN-WIN TEMPLE DEAL

The anti-government protests in Bangkok turned anti-Preah Vihear protests. THANIDA TANSUBHAPOL The governments of Thailand and Cambodia have ended their negotiations over the controversial Preah

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Samak blames 'lawyer' in Democrat for the loss Preah Vihear 45 years ago

By The Nation Prime Minster Samak Sundaravej Sunday denounced protests over Preah Vihear registration as a world heritage site as "unreasonable', saying Thailand lost the ancient Hindu temple 45 years ago.

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Appeal for the Nation!

Along the road leading to Preah Vihear Temple (Photo: Khemara Corner)21 June 2008Opinion by Pang SokhoeunOn the web at http://sokheounpang.wordpress.comDear Beloved Countrymen!The registration of the Preah Vihear temple as World Heritage Site is approaching which to be held in July, 2008, Quebec, Canada and the protest over the temple listing among the Thais is remarkably increased and seem to

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SRP Activist In Kampong Cham Murdered

By Zakariya20th June 2008Radio Free AsiaTranslated by KhmerizationA Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) activist from Kampong Reap Leu, Kampong Reap commune in Koh Sotin district of Kampong Cham province was murdered in the evening of 19th June at 11:30 PM, when he left his home for an unknown destination.Mrs Kheang Hoeun, a sister of the victim, said that the victim, Mr. Kheang Sok Chea, was a widower who

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Preah Vihear White Paper to be issued

Foreign Ministry moves to silence critics of deal POST REPORTERS The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs will petition Unesco's World Heritage Committee to postpone the

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Cambodia Using `Subtle' Intimidation, Sam Rainsy Says

Read Khmerization's editorial on this topic.By Daniel Ten Kate June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Cambodia's ruling party is using ``subtle'' measures to intimidate voters before next month's general elections rather than outright violence

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World Bank and Multiple Donors Help Cambodia Achieve its Health Goals

The FINANCIAL -- The World Bank Group on June 19 approved a US$30 million credit to support the implementation of Cambodia’s new Health Strategic Plan 2008 - 2015. ADVERTISEMENT The plan aims to improve health care and preventive health services for Cambodian people, with particular emphasis on women, children and the poor. The credit will be used to finance the

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Breaking ground in Cambodia

by Meagan Kelly with files from Asia Pulse Advertisement Construction has officially begun on what will be Cambodia´s tallest building, a 52-storey skyscraper. The construction company and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok An held a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the start of construction on the International Finance Complex (IFC)."The

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Cambodian activists want more funds for trial

Cambodian activists on Friday warned international donors that without vital funding for the cash-strapped Khmer Rouge tribunal, justice for two million genocide victims would be put at risk.The court's officials were meeting with potential donors in New York on Friday, seeking tens of millions of dollars to enable the tribunal to continue its operations.The Cambodian Human Rights Action

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Cambodia destroys Ecstasy ingredient

The "ecstasy oil" up in smoke in Cambodia. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodian authorities working with Australian police destroyed an enormous stockpile of 33 tons of safrole-rich oil, a key ingredient used in producing the synthetic drug Ecstasy, officials said Friday. The oil, which is extracted from the roots of the sassafras tree, was burned over a three-day period starting Wednesday.

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Thais protest over Preah Vihear deal

More than 5,000 Thais took to the streets on 18th June.Just as the simmering controversy over the hilltop Preah Vihear temple seemed set to die down, a new agreement between Thailand and Cambodia appears to have ignited a flammable situation in Thailand.With coup rumors again rife in Thailand, the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) are to march on Government House in Bangkok seeking to force

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Project to improve poor farmers’ livelihood wraps up

By Touch YutheaThe Mekong TimesA five-year project aimed at improving the livelihoods of poor farmers in southern Cambodia has had a positive impact on the economy, according to Yang Saing Koma, director of the Center for Studies and Development of Cambodian Agriculture (CEDAC).Yang Saing Koma made the conclusion Thursday in Phnom Penh at a workshop aimed at providing information about the

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Cambodia's proposal to list Preah Vihear as a World Heritage Site

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U.S Embassy And Human Right Groups Concerned About Attempt To Strip Sam Rainsy Of Parliamentary Immunity

Read editorial on this topic click here.19th June 2008By Kim Pov SottonRadio Free AsiaTranslated by KhmerizationThe United States and human right groups have said on 18th June that the attempt to strip off Sam Rainsy's parliamentary immunity is a serious threat to the upcoming election.Mr. Jeff Daigle, public relations officer of the American Embassy, said that Mr. Sam Rainsy cannot avoid arrest

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PM Hun Sen Warned NGOs Not To Talk Nonsense

18th June 2008Bt Mom Sophon Radio Free AsiaTranslate from Khmer by KhmerizationPM Hun Sen (pictured) on Wednesday has warned some NGOs that have made comments regarding the government's investigation into what he called terrorism-related crimes in Cambodia.PM Hun Sen said that those terrorism-related crimes include the mortar attack on his motorcade ten years earlier and the investigation on the

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Literary Awards Welcome Release of Lost History of Royal Cambodian Dance

In the midst of a Southeast Asian warzone, Paul Cravath conducted groundbreaking research on Cambodia's sacred royal dancers. Thirty years later, the Kiriyama Prize and Nautilus Awards have recognized his newly released book: Earth in Flower- The Divine Mystery of the Cambodian Dance Drama. Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Two prestigious

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Cambodian Olympic hopefuls receive bonus

PHNOM PENH, June 19 (Xinhua ) -- Each athlete of Cambodia's official team to the Beijing Olympics has received 600 U.S. dollars of extra bonus, together with an ticket to fly forth and back, said English-Khmer language newspaper the Cambodian Daily Thursday. "I think that money is appropriate, not a lot, because the Olympic committee has a lot of work to do," 18-year-old Olympic swimmer Hem

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Cambodia tops Chinese textile firms' overseas investment list

Jun. 19, 2008 (China Knowledge) - Cambodia will take over Vietnam to be the best investment destination for Chinese textile enterprises, said Qing Yu, CEO of China's leading textile firm Hongdou Group. "The investment environment and condition of Cambodia is better than that of Vietnam," said the senior official in charge of Sino-Cambodia bilateral imports and exports business.

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EU to deploy election observation mission in Cambodia

BRUSSELS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission will deploy an independent election observation mission for Cambodia's National Assembly elections scheduled on July 27 2008, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner said on Thursday. The EU Election Observation Mission (EOM), with a total of 113 short and long term observers, will

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AFP wipes out stockpile of ecstasy oils

More than 1,000 barrels of an oil that could have made billions of US dollars worth of ecstasy tablets have been destroyed in a joint operation by Australian Federal Police and Cambodian authorities. Up in smoke went 33 tonnes of safrole-rich oil - enough to have made 245 million tablets - in the operation conducted at Pursat in western Cambodia this week. Police said the oil, produced from local

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Police burn $7.6b worth of 'ecstasy oil'

A joint operation between Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Cambodian authorities has destroyed one of the world's largest illegal stockpiles of the oil used as a precursor to manufacture ecstacy. AFP members travelled to Pursat in western Cambodia to help destroy a stockpile of safrole-rich oil which could have been used to produce 245 million MDMA (ecstasy) tablets with an estimated street

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Lawyers Urge Khmer Rouge Victims to File

By Mean Veasna, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 19 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 19 June (916 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 19 June (916 KB) - Listen (MP3) The international group Lawyers Without Borders has made an appeal for more victims of jailed Khmer Rouge prison

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Farmer Poverty Reduction Reviewed

By Heng Reaksmey, VOA KhmerOriginal report from Phnom Penh19 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 19 June (1.14 MB) - Download (MP3) audio clipKhmer audio aired 19 June (1.14 MB) - Listen (MP3) audio clipOfficials from the Ministry of Agriculture and other government offices met Thursday to discuss the progress of an Asian Development Bank grant aimed at raising Cambodian farmers out of poverty.The Japan

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NDI Gathers Parties for Debate Introductions

By Chun Sakada, VOA KhmerOriginal report from Phnom Penh19 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 19 June (119 MB) - Download (MP3) audio clipKhmer audio aired 19 June (119 MB) - Listen (MP3) audio clipThe National Democratic Institute on Thursday gathered representatives from each of the 11 competing parties to encourage them to discuss their policies in a "productive manner" ahead of scheduled debates for

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A Relentless Campaign Of Intimidation And Its Boomerang Effect

Editorial by Khmerization“Mr. Hun Sen should look around himself and see the fates of other fallen dictators. Many have died a terrible and agonising death. Adolf Hitler was incinerated in a bunker (1945). Mussolini was hanged upside down by his own people (1945). Ceaucescu of Romania was sentenced to death by a firing squad by his own people (1991). Zia Al-Hug of Pakistan died of a plane crash,

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National Assembly cannot be convened immediately to lift Sam Rainsy’s immunity: Heng Samrin

18 June 2008By Sok SereyRadio Free AsiaTranslated from Khmer by Socheata, courtesy of Ki-MediaClick here to read the original article in KhmerA high-ranking official claimed that the National Assembly (NA) cannot convene a plenary session yet to lift opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s immunity during a time when the NA is in recess, and the 27 July general election is fast approaching.Heng Samrin, NA

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Sam Rainsy faces prosecution

Sam Rainsy, Cambodian opposition party leader, is seen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia April 17, 2007. Sam Rainsy said Wednesday, June 18, 2008, a prosecutor's request to strip him of his parliamentary immunity was politically motivated to tarnish his name ahead of national elections next month. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

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Sam Rainsy faces prosecution

Sam Rainsy, Cambodian opposition party leader, is seen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia April 17, 2007. Sam Rainsy said Wednesday a prosecutor's request to strip him of his parliamentary immunity was politically motivated to tarnish his name ahead of national elections next month. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

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bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen gestures while giving a speech at a bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu province, 40km (25 miles) west of Phnom Penh June 18, 2008. Cambodia's general elections is on July 27. Picture taken June 18, 2008. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu

REFILE - CORRECTING DATE Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen greets his supporters during a bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu province, 40 km (25 miles) west of Phnom Penh June 18, 2008. Cambodia's general elections are on July 27. Picture taken June 18, 2008. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) greets his supporters during a bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu province, 40 km (25 miles) west of Phnom Penh June 18, 2008. Cambodia's general elections is on July 27. Picture taken June 18, 2008. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen gestures while giving a speech at a bridge inauguration in Kampong Speu province, 40km (25 miles) west of Phnom Penh June 18, 2008. Cambodia's general elections is on July 27. Picture taken June 18, 2008. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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ambodian king to pay state visit to Vietnam, honour Ho Chi Minh

Phnom Penh - Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni (pictured) is scheduled to visit Vietnam next week during which he is to lay a wreath at the mausoleum of former Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh, palace officials said Thursday. The king is also to pay visits on a number of top-ranking Vietnamese officials, including President Nguyen Minh Triet, who visited Cambodia in February, according to an

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Mekong Epicure food tour to Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam

Globetrotting Gourmet® and asianfoodtours.com toast in the New Year along Asia's longest river, during their next gastronomic adventure to Southeast Asia. Their upcoming Mekong Epicure tour runs from Dec. 29 '08 to Jan 13 '09, taking in lands along the mighty Mekong River in Southeast Asia. Hosted by cookbook author Robert Carmack and textile designer Morrison Polkinghorne, each

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Noppadon releases map, claims success

POST REPORTERS Sam Rainsy says the

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Cambodian bloggers opening up conservative society

Young Cambodian bloggersPHNOM PENH (AFP) — When Hor Virak started blogging three years ago, he was one of only a handful of bloggers in Cambodia and quickly gained a following for his frequent postings on technology.At first, he said, "I just rode my motorbike around and took interesting pictures to post on my blog".But by the beginning of last year, he was attracting several hundred readers a

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Cambodian court seeks to suspend parliamentary immunity of SRP chief

Sam Rainsy leading textile workers in a rally for better conditions and payrise.PHNOM PENH, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has asked President of the Cambodian National Assembly Heng Samrin to temporarily suspend the parliamentary immunity of opposition Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) President Sam Rainsy, local media reported Wednesday. The court has made the request so that Sam

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Cambodia leapfrogs to 3G

Unlimited data at 1.6Mbps costs just $35 a month, writes Don Sambandaraksa in Phnom Penh document.writeln(''); Cambodia: Cambodian sex workers gathered at a Buddhist temple Monday in the latest protest against

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Hun Sen: The Oligarchic Ruler Of Cambodia?

Read Dam Sith's release.Editorial by Khmerization“Cambodia of today has been superficially viewed in many misleading ways. On the surface, it appears to be a full functioning parliamentary democracy, with the parliament and the prime minister elected for a 5-year term. Deep down, Cambodia is nothing but governed by an oligarchy - a government run by a small kleptocratic or plutocratic group with

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Cambodian newspaper publisher released from prison after PM intervenes

Dam Sith (in blue) during his arrest on 8th June.Read report on the moment he was released.PHNOM PENH, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Publisher of Cambodian-language newspaper the Khmer Conscience News Dam Sith was released from the Prey Sar Prison Sunday noon after Prime Minister Hun Sen intervened, said his lawyer Choung Chou Ngy. "Premier Hun Sen wrote an intervention letter to the court, so my

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Cambodians mark anniversary of court awarding border temple

Cambodian dancers perform a traditional dancing to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s 1962 ruling that Preah Vihear temple belongs to Cambodia rather than Thailand, which organized by Khmer Civilization Foundation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sunday, June 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

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Cambodians mark anniversary of court awarding border temple

Cambodian dancers perform a traditional dancing to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s 1962 ruling that Preah Vihear temple belongs to Cambodia rather than Thailand, which organized by Khmer Civilization Foundation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sunday, June 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Phnom Penh - More than 400

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A Thai Democrat calls for FM to reveal Cambodia's new map

The Democrat party called on the Foreign Ministry on Sunday to reveal the new border lines for Preah Vihear Temple proposed by Cambodia in its bid to list the temple as a Unesco World Heritage site. Deputy party leader Alongkorn Polabutr expressed concern the ministry appeared to be withholding details of the Cambodian proposal.Phnom Penh's bid to make Preah

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Cambodian PM says troops on standby for UN peacekeeping missions

PM Hun Sen inspect the Cambodian U.N peace-keepers. PHNOM PENH, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said here on Sunday that Cambodia has stand-by troops for U.N. peacekeeping missions. "Cambodia has stand-by troops for U.N. peacekeeping missions. When U.N. needs necessary forces, we will send them off. However, we won't send them to fighting countries," said the Prime

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Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association holds national congress

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA) re-elected Vu Mao as President for the 2008-2013 period at its 3 rd National Congress in Hanoi on June 14. Addressing the event, President of the association Vu Mao, stressed the important strategic relations between Vietnam and Cambodia , saying that bilateral relations are seeing positive developments on the basis of mutual

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Adventurers drawn to the beauty of Cambodia

By Jenny Hammond | 2008-6-16 Angkor Wat (above right) provides a stunning sight with its detail and beauty. More in photo gallery function ShareBoxShow() { if (document.getElementById('shareListing').style.display=='block') { document.getElementById('shareListing').

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Tourists help in Cambodia's struggle against war, poverty

Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia, was built almost 1,000 years after Angkor Wat and is almost as impressive.By Chris Gray The Philadelphia Inquirer SIEM REAP, Cambodia - Let's be honest: It was the specter of tigers, temples and tom yam soup that led my husband and me to honeymoon in Southeast Asia. We wanted an adventure to remember, on a continent where neither of

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The Cambodian People’s Party Official Threatens Voters In Battambang

The two CPP's heavyweight, Police Gen. Hok Lundy (L) and his deputy, Gen. Dul Koeun (R).Radio Free Asia By SophalmonyTranslated by KhmerizationThe Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) leadership had used a threatening strategy to make people vote for them, otherwise Cambodia will plunge into civil strife if the CPP loses the election. In front of about 6,000 people, Gen. Dul Koeun, Vice-President of

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Journalist Dam Sith freed: Hun Sen vouches for him

By Duong Sokha et Stéphanie GéeKa-setUnofficial translation from French by Tola EkClick here to read the original scoop by Ka-set in FrenchClick here to read the original scoop by Ka-set in KhmerAt his exit from jail at 11:00 AM on Sunday 15 June, Dam Sith (pictured), the editor-in-chief of the pro-Sam Rainsy Party Moneaksekar Khmer (Khmer Conscience) newspaper, thanked “the embassies, the

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Cambodian prime minister requests release of jailed news editor

Dam Sith being arrested by the police.Phnom Penh - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen wrote late Saturday to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court requesting the release of an imprisoned opposition newspaper editor on bail, journalists' representatives said. The Cambodian Club of Journalists, which lobbied the prime minister personally Friday, said by telephone that the letter had been prepared and sent

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More Khmers seeking perks of international schools

Written by Tracey Shelton Thursday, 12 June 2008Courtesy of Phnom Penh Post TRACEY SHELTON Children shoot some hoops at the Lycee Francais Rene Descartes international school in Phnom Penh, on June 6. I nternational schools in Phnom Penh are growing in popularity, offering a quality education not only within the

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Coastal revamp gathers pace

Written by Kay Kimsong Thursday, 12 June 2008Courtesy of Phnom Penh Post TRACEY SHELTON A foreign man walks past locals on Ochheuteal beach, part of 450km of coastline the government aims to develop under its so-called K-4 scheme. The groundbreaking earlier this month of a bridge linking Cambodia's mainland with Koh Puos

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Brocon gets green light for island development projects

The Brocon Group’s Song Saa resort on Koh Ouen and Kah Bong will comprise 25 suites and five three-bedroom residential villas.Written by Sabastian StrangioPhnom Penh PostAustralian property developer Brocon has been given the green light to begin work on a $35-million luxury resort on two islands off Sihanoukville, following the project’s final approval by Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Council

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Tribunal to Investigate More Former Leaders

By Mean Veasna, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 13 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 13 June (821 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 13 June (821 KB) - Listen (MP3) The Khmer Rouge tribunal is prepared to pursue investigation of additional regime cadre, a prosecutor said, but no

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NEC Lists Omitted Thousands of Voters: NDI

By Sok Khemara, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh13 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 13 June (1.30 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 13 June (1.30 MB) - Listen (MP3) A review of voter registration lists found the omission of thousands of legitimate voters, the National Democratic Institute said Friday. By auditing both National Election Committee voter registration and voter

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US Agents Train Police in Forensics

By Chun Sakada, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 13 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 13 June (980 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 13 June (980 KB) - Listen (MP3) Special agents of a US navy investigation unit completed a course on forensic techniques for national and military

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US Ambassador Expects Peaceful Elections

By Taing Sarada, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 13 June 2008 Khme audio aired 13 June (1.57 MB) - Download (MP3) Khme audio aired 13 June (1.57 MB) - Listen (MP3) US Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli (pictured) expects a peaceful transition of power following free and fair elections in

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Health of Jailed Editor Good, But Wife Worries

By Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 13 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 13 June (811 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 13 June (811 KB) - Listen (MP3) Opposition editor Dam Sith (pictured) called his arrest unfair and an abuse of Cambodian law, and he appealed to the

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Candidates Assail Government at Land Forum

By Chiep Mony, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh13 June 2008 Khmer audio aired 13 June (1.02 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 13 June (1.02 MB) - Listen (MP3) Members of four political parties on Friday blamed the government and the ruling Cambodian People's Party for failure to address the growing problem of land disputes, and one official wept as he described landless

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Cambodian Cabinet approves 2 hydroelectric dam projects to be built by Chinese companies

The Associated PressPHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Cambodian Cabinet has approved plans for Chinese companies to build two hydroelectric plants beginning the end of this year, a government official said Saturday.Environmental groups say the dams threaten the country's ecosystem and the livelihoods of thousands.Both dams will be located in Koh Kong province in southwestern Cambodia, said Seng Savorn, a

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France, China to sign oil and gas deal with Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Jun 13, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- CEO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- ? France's oil and gas company TOTAL and China National Offshore Oil Corporation CNOOC are expected to sign a deal with Cambodia to explore oil and gas on the mainland of Cambodia.The signing ceremony will take place this year, following the conclusion of Cambodia?s parliamentary

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Testimonials on Hor Nam Hong's role at Boeng Trabek camp

Read posts about Hor Namhong threatens to Sue Khmerization for defammation on this topic.Translated from French by Ki-MediaLa version française se trouve en fin du texte en anglaisTestimonials from a Boeng Trabek prisonerRegarding Hor Nam HongExcerpts from a book written in French by Ong Thong Hoeung, titled “I believed the Khmer Rouge,” published in 2003 by Buchet/Chastel.Ong Thong Hoeung, who

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The Thai-tanic Bullying Over Preah Vihear Must Stop!

Google map showing Thailand had encroached into Cambodian territory near the site of Preah Vihear temple.Editorial by Khmerization“In wrapping up this editorial, I wish to say to any Thai who read this article that: the ownership of Preah Vihear is a fait accompli and that Thailand must accept the reality and the status quo. For the sake of Preah Vihear Thailand must stop being an obstacle to its

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Thai Army told to be quiet over Preah Vihear temple row

Noppadon (L) shook hand Sok An (R) during their talks over Preah Vihear in Paris on 24th May 2008.Noppadon doesn't want ties with Cambodia hurtSaturday June 14, 2008THANIDA TANSUBHAPOL & WASSANA NANUAMBangkok PostForeign Minister Noppadon Pattama has asked the supreme commander to order military officers who have no authority to refrain from giving interviews about the disputed Preah Vihear

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Anniversary of Preah Vihear ruling to be held at in Cambodia

The Khmer Civilization Support Association (KCSA) has announced its celebration of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s 1962 ruling that Preah Vihear belongs to Cambodia rather than Thailand, will be held Sunday at Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, local newspaper the Mekong Times reported Thursday. "The ceremony is being held in gratitude to our Cambodian ancestors who built Preah Vihear," said

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Cabinet to endorse new map, enabling Cambodia to propose temple to Unesco

By Supalak Ganjanakhundee The Nation Published on June 14, 2008 The Cabinet will endorse Cambodia's new map next week, enabling Phnom Penh to submit its proposal to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to list the Hindu

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Cambodia: Confusion Over ‘Letter Of Abdication’

King Norodom. (Photo courtesy: TANG CHHIN SOTHY/ AFP)PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: Cambodia’s royal palace officials has strongly denied a letter distributed to the press by former king Norodom Sihanouk indicating that his son, King Norodom Sihamoni, might abdicate. The letter has caused a stir in Cambodia, which will have a national election in July. In copies of the letter, handwritten in French,

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Cambodian marathoner trains himself for Olympics out of hope, hardship

By Xia Lin PHNOM PENH, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-five year old runner Hem Bunting has been training himself each day here at the Olympic Stadium since the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) chose him to join the Beijing Olympics in August together with three other Khmer athletes. "Of course I am very excited to have the chance to compete in the Olympics, but I don't hope to

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Chinese language skills seen as gateway to better job in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, June 13 (Xinhua) -- While English remains the most popular foreign language among students in Cambodia, Chinese is fast catching up as young Khmers increasingly view it as a gateway to better jobs in the country's growing industrial and tourism sectors, according to the June 13-26 edition of the English-language bi-weekly the Phnom Penh Post. The biggest Chinese school in

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Cambodia approves building of two Chinese dams

Cambodia has approved two large hydropower dams to be built with funding from Chinese companies.The two dams would be built in the southwestern province of Koh Kong.China National Heavy Machinery Corporation will spend 540 million dollars to build Stung Tatay dam which will generate 246 megawatts of power.China's Michelle Corporation will spend 496 million dollars to build Stung Russey Chrum Krom

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WB helps Cambodia fight poverty by improving road access

PHNOM PENH, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank have signed agreements with Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance to help the country materialize two projects, namely Road Asset Management and Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development, said a WB release Friday. Cambodia will be provided with 41.5 million U.S. dollars in credit and grants to carry out the projects, which aim

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Cambodia govt approves 1bln usd Chinese dams

PHNOM PENH (XFN-ASIA) - The Cambodian government today approved two large hydropower dams to be built with more than 1 bln usd dollars in funding from Chinese companies. The new projects, Stung Tatay dam and Stung Russey Chrum Krom dam in the southwestern province of Koh Kong, were approved during a cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen, according

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Books for Cambodia

After a visit to a school in Cambodia this past winter, my family decided to collect books and supplies for the Savong School in Siem Reap. This is a school that provides free education in a country that charges children to go to the public school, something we take for granted. While the school is functioning with teachers and shelter, there were only scarce supplies and books available. We

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Editor’s arrest bodes ill for upcoming election: HRW

Written by Cheang Sokha and Vong Sokheng Thursday, 12 June 2008Phnom Penh Post TANG CHHIN SOTHY/ AFP Dam Sith, editor of Sam Rainsy Party-affiliated newspaper Moneaksekar Khmer, is escorted by military police to a car at Phnom Penh Municipal Court on June 8. International rights groups have blasted the arrest of Sam

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93 percent of children have access to education:UNESCO

By Eath DaravuthThe Mekong TimesNinety-three percent of Cambodian children have access to education, according to a new report from UNESCO.“The figure shows that Cambodia ranks 21st among 129 countries [where children] receive education,” said Chey Chab, undersecretary of state for the Ministry of Education, during a press conference held June 12 to mark the World Day Against Child Labor.While he

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Sok An asks for education relevant to labor market

By Chun SophalThe Mekong TimesHigher education institutions should tailor their courses to the domestic labor market, Deputy Prime Minister Sok An (pictured) suggested Thursday.“The number of unemployed will increase if we do not develop human resources in response to labor market,” he told over 1,000 graduating students in Phnom Penh. “Higher education institutions have to prepare academic

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Rong Chhun asks Kol Pheng to take measures against the use of school ground to hold campaign election by the CPP

Everyday.com.khTranslated from Khmer by Socheata posted at Ki-MediaRong Chhun (pictured), President of the Cambodia Independent Teachers’ Association (CITA), asked Kol Pheng, the minister of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) to take measure against all school administrators who use the school ground to campaign for a political party. The Mekong Times reported about an open letter sent by Rong

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South Korean investor to build 52-story skyscraper in Phnom Penh

PHNOM PENH, Jun 12, 2008 (Xinhua) -- South Korean investors will hold ground-breaking ceremony here next week for its 52-story skyscraper, the tallest building currently designed for Cambodia, said English-Khmer language newspaper the Mekong Times Friday.GS Engineering and Construction, the largest real estate developer in South Korea, will take four years to complete the project near the Tonle

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Japan to send 25 observers for Cambodian general election

PHNOM PENH, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese government has decided to dispatch a governmental election observation mission, comprising about 25 members, for the Cambodian general election to be held on July 27, a press release from the Japanese embassy here said Friday. This mission will be dispatched to Cambodia late in July for about ten days to observe election campaigns and the voting

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French company to invest $250 mln to develop resort in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, June 13 (Xinhua) -- A French-financed company will invest 250 million U.S. dollars to develop the Ream area in Cambodia's port city of Sihanoukville into a resort, according to Ieng Sophallet, assistant to Prime Minister Hun Sen, here Friday. Alain Dupuis, French citizen and director of the Ream Resort Development Company, met with Hun Sen here Thursday to find support from the

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Dispute holds up UNESCO temple listing

Khmerization's Note: The presentation of the ABC Radio below is objective enough. But to be fair to the Cambodian side ABC Radio should have Khmer representative on the program to offer the Cambodian side of the story rather than having two Thai 'experts' on the program. There are two sides to the story and it is important that two sides are being heard. It is regrettable that ABC Radio hasn't

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Astro Corp enters Cambodia

By Phil CleggAstro Corporation of Taiwan attended G2E Asia in upbeat mood, having just arranged its first large installation in Cambodia. A total of 120 machines are due to go into a casino there.On other fronts, the company’s range of GLI-approved products continues to expand, with more games coming through the process all the time. And all the games on the firm’s stand at G2E Asia featured new,

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Sacombank enters Laos and Cambodia

The central bank approved a plan by Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank, known as Sacombank, to open two branches in Laos and Cambodia, the bank said in a statement emailed to Thanh Nien Daily Thursday. The lender, which is the only listed bank on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, said it was urgently completing necessary procedures to open the two branches. Sacombank set up a

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Cambodia faces challenge of oil

James Norman, Cambodia. HERE in Siem Reap, in northern Cambodia, there is a sense of optimism that after decades of brutality, corruption and endemic poverty, better times are finally on the horizon. Cambodia has

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Army says new map wrong

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