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19 Nov
The forced eviction of thousands of families at the Angkor Wat temple complex in the name of conserving a UNESCO World Heritage site should require a robust reponse by the UN cultural organization, Amnesty said.
15 Nov
The Cambodian government has been accused of using "direct and subtle threats" to evict thousands of families living near the Angkor Wat Unesco World Heritage Site.
7 Oct 2023
A court in Cambodia has denied three environmental activists permission to make the trip to receive the "Alternative Nobel Prize."
27 Aug 2023
After almost 40 years, Cambodia has a new prime minister: The outgoing prime minister's son. But Hun Sen is expected to maintain some control even after leaving office.
22 Aug 2023
The vote marks the end of an almost four-decades long rule of his father, Hun Sen. Major powers will watch to see if Cambodia change direction with Hun Manet in control.
27 Jul 2023
Hun Sen has ruled the Southeast Asian country for almost four decades. The move comes after his party was victorious in parliamentary elections.
25 Jul 2023
Hun Sen, after almost 40 years in power, is set to win a landslide victory after banning opposition and stifling dissent.
23 Jul 2023
In power for almost 40 years, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is Asia's longest-serving leader. In the run-up to the country's nationwide election, he is expected to maintain a dynasty by allowing his son to take over.
13 Jul 2023
Cambodia's authoritarian prime minister and his party face little opposition in upcoming elections and access to free media in the country remains restricted.

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