Phnom Penh Post - In Brief: Land-mine deaths falling: Authority
The
Cambodian Mine Action Authority has recorded that the number of people
injured by land mines in Cambodia has dramatically decreased over a
5-year period. From 2001 to 2005, some 838 people were injured by mine
explosions on average per year, but the number dropped to 450 in 2006,
to 352 in 2007 and tp 266 last year, the group announced in a press
release Sunday.
Government hits back at threats to pull EBA, suspend UN seatThe spokesman for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has said the government is in no way concerned after the European Parliament gave it three months to reverse what it called the “systematic repression of the political opposition”. Ignoring the ultimatum could mean facing
EU parliament’s 13-point vote to decide on possible sanctions The European Parliament is due to vote on Thursday on a 13-point resolution on Cambodia – which includes a call for the treason charges against bailed opposition leader Kem Sokha to be dropped – a threat that could see the EU enforce a range of sanctions against
Chinese influx pushing locals, Westerners out of Preah SihanoukSome within the Kingdom’s tourism industry have speculated that the recent influx of Chinese visitors may hinder domestic tourism as the price of accommodations in the coastal city of Sihanoukville continues to rise. Preah Sihanouk province, which has become a hotbed for Chinese investment
Sar Kheng: Sokha requested securityInterior Minister Sar Kheng on Sunday revealed the story behind the transfer of former opposition party leader Kem Sokha from Trapaing Phlong prison in Tbong Khmum province to his house in the capital. Speaking at the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) headquarters in Prey