Monday, September 30, 2013
CNRP Prays for Victims of 1997 Grenade Attacks
Cambodia (Kohker) – This morning,
opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) held a religious ceremony to
pray to the souls of people who were killed in grenade attacks on March 30,
1997.Sunday, September 29, 2013
Opposition Party To Hold Another Mass Protest
Cambodia (Kohker) – Opposition
Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has released a press statement saying its
Permanent Committee decided in a meeting on 27 September to continue to demand
justice for voters through various action plans, and calling on Cambodian
people to attend them.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Cambodia Angkor Air Launches Regular Flights to Guangzhou City
Cambodia (AKP) - Cambodia Angkor
Air, the national carrier of Cambodia, began yesterday regular flights to
Guangzhou City of Guangdong province, China.
PM Hun Sen Receives More Congratulations From Foreign Leaders
Cambodia (Kohker) – Samdech Techo
Hun Sen has received congratulations from President of the Republic of the
Union of Myanmar, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, President of Cuba, and
Prime Minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the occasion of
his reappointment as Prime Minister of Cambodia.
Press Release of Japanese Embassy regarding Cambodian's New Government
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
The following is the statement made by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 25, 2013.ILO-OHCHR Joint Statement welcoming the Supreme Court decision in the case of the murder of Cambodian trade union leader Chea Vichea
(ILO) - 25 September 2013, Bangkok and Phnom Penh - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the International Labour Office (ILO) welcome the decision of the Supreme Court of Cambodia to acquit Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun who had earlier been convicted of the murder of the trade union leader, Chea Vichea.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Statement of the Spokesperson of Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cambodia (KohKer) - The following is a full text from the statement of the Spokesman of Cambodia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry released on 23 September 2013 after the National Assembly had held its first session under the chairmanship of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia:Hun Sen: Opposition Party Wants Position As NA President
Cambodia (Kohker) - Before
leaving the National Assembly meeting this morning, reelected Prime Minister
Hun Sen told reporters that recent talks between the Cambodian People’s Party
(CPP) and the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) ended in a stalemate because
the CNRP wanted the National Assembly’s presidential position.
NA Elects Own Leadership and Cabinet for New Term
Cambodia (Kohker) – The new
National Assembly for the fifth legislature, which consisted of only 68
lawmakers from the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), held its first
plenary session this morning for a package vote to elect its leadership and
give a vote of confidence on the new cabinet for the fifth mandate.
Monday, September 23, 2013
King Appoints Hun Sen as Prime Minister for New Mandate
Cambodia (Kohker) - His Majesty
Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has officially appointed Samdech Hun Sen,
vice-president of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), as Prime Minister for the
5th Mandate.
NA’s First Session Begins as Scheduled
Cambodia (Kohker) - The first
session of the National Assembly for the fifth legislature officially began
this morning without the presence of all 55 elected lawmakers of the opposition
Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Opposition Leaders and Parliamentary Candidates Swear not to Attend Assembly Session
(Cambodia-Kohker)
- Leaders of the Opposition Cambodia
National Rescue Party (CNRP) have taken their parliamentary candidates to the
sacred Temple of Angkor Wat in the northeastern province of Siem Reap to swear
not to attend the first session of the National Assembly on 23 September 2013.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Ministry of Interior Informs Local Authorities of the Current Situation
(AKP) - Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior instructed local authorities at all levels to inform urgently people of the real current situation and to call on people to remain calm for social stability and normal lives, according to an instruction signed on Sept. 19 by H.E. Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.Sam Rainsy Tells King that CNRP Lawmakers Will not Attend Assembly Session
Opposition Confirms its boycott on NA’s Opening Session
Cambodia (Kohker) – Opposition Cambodia National Rescue
Party (CNPR) has announced its decision not to attend first session of the
National Assembly to be held on 23 September under the chairmanship of His
Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Government Calls on Citizens to Respect the King and Constitution
Cambodia (AKP) - The Royal Government of Cambodia has called on the entire Cambodian citizens to preserve the value and dignity, and to highly respect His Majesty King of the Nation and faithfully abide by the Constitution.CPP Says Its Elected Lawmakers are Ready to Attend NA Opening Session
Cambodia (Kohker) – The ruling
Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) issued an open statement on 19 September 2013 announcing
that all its elected lawmakers will attend the 1st session of the
National Assembly on 23 September 2013, at the invitation of the King.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
King, Again, Asks Opposition Lawmakers To Attend First NA Session
Cambodia (Kohker) - His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has appealed once again to all 55 elected lawmakers of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) to attend the first session of the National Assembly to be held on September 23, 2013.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monk Attempts to Set Himself on Fire
Cambodia (Kohker) - A Buddhist monk attempted
unsuccessfully to set himself on fire on the CNPR’s platform in front of
thousands of demonstrators at the Freedom Park this morning.
NA General Secretariat’s Announcement of NA First Session Ceremony
Cambodia (Kohker) - The National Assembly’s General
Secretariat issued a press release today informing the public that the first
session of the fifth legislature of the National Assembly will be opened on September
23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m., under the chairmanship of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni,
King of Cambodia.
CNRP Ends Its Three-Day Mass Protest
Cambodia (Kohker) - The CNRP’s three-day mass
demonstration held at Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park ended this evening. Before
announcing to close the mass protest, CNRP president Sam Rainsy and Vice
president Kem Sokha told their supporters that the CNRP would continue its political
talks with the CPP in order to demand what they want.
CPP and CNRP Leaders Meet for Third Time to Resolve Differences
Cambodia (Kohker) – Leaders of
the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the main opposition Cambodia
National Rescue Party (CNRP) met again at the National Assembly building for a
third time this morning to continue their political talks in order to find
solution to their differences over the recent general election.
Monday, September 16, 2013
King Calls on Compatriots to Stop Using Violence
Cambodia (Kohker) – His Majesty
Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, issued a Royal message this morning urging
all demonstrators and authorities to cease using violence after violent clashes
erupted Sunday, the first day when the opposition Cambodia National Rescue
Party (CNRP) began its three-day mass demonstration to protest the results of
the recent general election.Sunday, September 15, 2013
CPP Thanks King For Chairing Meeting With CNRP
Cambodia (Kohker) - The ruling Cambodian People’s
Party (CPP) has issued a statement expressing its gratitude to His Majesty King
Norodom Sihamoni for presiding over a meeting between top leaders of the CPP
and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) on September 14 and vowing
to always follow the royal guidance.Thursday, September 12, 2013
"I'm naked because I'm sad", Miley Cyrus defends her controversial video Wrecking Ball (Video)
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
King and Queen-Mother Return Home
Cambodia (Kohker) – His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and Her majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk returned home this afternoon from China where they had stayed since August 12 for a routine medical checkup.Tuesday, September 10, 2013
CNRP Leader Visit Phnom Penh's O'Russey Market Vendors
Sunday, September 8, 2013
CPP’s Announcement Of Support To Official Election Results
Cambodia (Kohker) – Immediately after
the National Election Committee (NEC) announced the official results of the
July 28 general election this morning, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party
(CPP) released a statement, expressing its support to the election results.
“The election of the National
Assembly Members for the fifth Legislature held on July 28, 2013 proceeded
freely and fairly in accordance with the
CNRP Rejects Final Election Results, Announces Further Mass Protests
Cambodia (Kohker) -
Opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has rejected the official
results of the recent election as announced by the National Election Committee
(NEC) this morning.
“The CNRP does not recognize and does
not support the results of the election as announced this morning by the NEC,”
CNRP President Sam Rainsy said at a press conference this afternoon, “because
the results does not reflect the will of the people and are unfair for them. So
we still continue our protest in order to find the truth, especially to demand
the establishment of an independent commission to investigate and to find the
truth in order to render justice to the voters.”
NEC Announces Official Results of Election
The National Election Committee (NEC) released
the official results of the July 28 general election this morning, handing
victory to the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Opposition Kicks Off Mass Protest
At around 8:00 a.m., thousands of people including Buddhist monks already arrived at the city’s Freedom Park where the demonstration was held. Some wore yellow headbands or held placards bearing messages:
Friday, September 6, 2013
Statement of H.E. Mr. Kranh Tony, Acting Director of the Office of Administration of the ECCC
05 September
2013
On behalf of the national judicial officers and staff of the ECCC, I would like to acknowledge the efforts made by all involved stakeholders -- the Royal Government of Cambodia, the United Nations, and the donors -- to support the court to fulfill its mandate from the beginning until now.
Cambodia Supports East Timor’s ASEAN Membership
Cambodia
(Kohker) – During a bilateral talk with visiting Prime Minister and Minister
for Defense and Security of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Mr. Kay
Rala Xanana Gusmao, at the Peace Palace yesterday evening, Cambodian Prime
Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that the
Royal Government of Cambodia would support the Timor-Leste’s full membership in
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
NGOs and Civil Society Group Ask Cambodian Authorities to Respect Citizens' Right to Freedom of Assembly
Cambodia (Kohker) - Twenty-four local and international
Non-Governmental Organizations and civil society groups issued a joint
statement on Thursday, calling on the Cambodian authorities including armed
forces and police not o prevent people from enjoying their right to freedom of
peaceful assembly, as the opposition party prepares to hold a non-violent
demonstration on September 7 to demand an independent probe into its alleged
irregularities in the recent parliamentary election. The following is the full text
of their joint statement:
NEC Issues White Paper On General Election
Cambodia (Kohker) – The National Election Committee released
a White Paper on the 2013 General Election of the National Assembly Members
yesterday evening.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Timor-Leste Premier Begins Official Visit In Cambodia
Cambodia (Kohker) - Prime Minister and Minister for Defense and Security of the Democratic
Republic of Timor-Leste Mr. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao
arrived in Phnom Penh this evening for a five-day official visit in Cambodia to
promote bilateral ties and cooperation.
Cambodian Confederation of Trade Unions Appeal to Workers to Remain Calm
Cambodia (Kohker) – Cambodian Confederation of Trade Unions
(CCTU) has issued an appeal to workers to remain calm, as the opposition Cambodia
National Rescue Party will hold a mass demonstration on Saturday, 7 September to
protest the results of the recent general election.
Free Trade Union Leader Calls on Workers to Boycott Overtime Work
Cambodia (Kohker) – President of
the Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC) has called
upon 100 thousand garment factory workers who are members of his union and other
workers not to work overtime on Saturday, 7 September 2013, the day when the
opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party will hold a mass non-violent
demonstration against the results of the recent general election.
Opposition Leader Visits Market and Pagoda in Phnom Penh's Mean Chey District
Cambodia (Kohker) – Mr. Sam Rainsy, president of the
opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, visited a market and a Buddhist
pagoda in Stung Mean Chey commune, Mean Chey district, Phnom Penh capital city
this morning.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Japan Clarifies Newspapers’ Misreporting of Its Position on Assistance for ECCC
Cambodia (Kohker) - The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
this afternoon clarified Japan’s position on its assistance for the
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) following news report
this morning.
Labour Ministry Calls on Workers and Unions to Remain Calm
Cambodia (Kohker) – As the
opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) is going to hold a mass
demonstration on September 7 to protests the results of the recent general
election, Ministry of Labour and
Vocational Training has issued a statement calling upon all workers and union leaders to remain calm and continue their daily work as usual.
Phnom Penh Municipal Authorities Allows Opposition Party To Hold Protest
Cambodia (Kohker) - Phnom Penh Municipal Hall has decided to allow opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) to hold a non-violent demonstration at the Freedom Park on Saturday, 7 September 2013.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Kimberley Garner enjoys a topless dip on Grecian holiday
Lucy Mecklenburgh looking really hot while calling Tulisa a 'b***h'
Cambodian Prime Minister Meets His Chinese and Vietnamese Counterparts
Cambodia (Kohker) – Prime Minister
Hun Sen on September 2 held a bilateral talk with Chinese Prime Minister Li
Keqiang, on the sidelines of the 10th ASEAN-China Expo in Nanning capital
of China’s Guangxi province, according to the National Television of Cambodia
(TVK).
Chinese Nationals Nabbed in Phone Extortion
Cambodia (Kohker) - Cambodia authorities have arrested 43 Chinese nationals including 13 females in a raid on a location in Phnom Penh, which officials said was being used as a base for committing online extortion.Monday, September 2, 2013
School bus, packed with kids, drives over waterfall (Video)
School bus packed with children is crossing a waterfall without regard to safety. No class and no college degree is worth it. And I don't think they are on the way to best school in the country. At least 50+ kids on board facing certain death.Cambodian Prime Minister Attends the 10th ASEAN-China Expo in Nanning
Cambodia (Kohker) - A
high-ranking delegation of Cambodia led by Prime Minister Hun Sen left for China
this morning to attend the 10th ASEAN-China Expo in Nanning city, Guangxi
province, China.
CNRP Will Turn Planned Mass Demonstration into Prayer Meeting
Cambodia (Kohker) – Opposition Cambodia
National Rescue Party (CNRP) has softened its stance on holding a mass protest
on September 7 to demand the establishment of an independent commission to
probe irregularities of the recent general election, by turning it into a prayer
meeting.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Statement of the Royal Government of Cambodia
Cambodia (Kohker) – Below is a statement of the Royal Government of
Cambodia released today:
Courtney Stodden puts her assets on display in a tiny string bikini
Ruling CPP Declares to Comply with Royal Guidance
Cambodia (Kohker) - The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) issued a statement Sunday,
expressing its firm compliance with the Royal guidance of His Majesty Norodom
Sihamoni, King of Cambodia. Below is the CPP’s statement:
CPP Says It’s Ready To Talk With Opposition Party on Election Issues
Cambodia (Kohker) - President of the
ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has responded to the country’s main opposition
party leader’s letter requesting a top level meeting to resolve their election
disputes.
Woman Tortures and Boils Husband
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