Phnom Penh Post - KRT judges regret appeal delays
Khmer Rouge tribunal judges have expressed regret at the decision to appeal the indictment of S-21 prison chief Kaing Guek Eav (Duch), saying that it will delay his trial, which was expected to begin in late September. The co-investigating judges “remain determined to do their utmost to ensure that justice is rendered to the Cambodian people as speedily as possible”, they said in a statement Friday. The appeal was filed Thursday by co-prosecutors who said the charges were not broad enough.
Shanxi wins bid to build sections of new Siem Reap airportShanxi Mechanization Construction Group recently won the bid to build two sections of the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport project in Cambodia for 290 million yuan ($42.16 million). The existing Angkor International Airport in Siem Reap, 5km from the famous ancient temple complex and world tourism
Cambodia rejects call by UN for open inviteCambodia has rejected a UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) recommendation submitted by five countries at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) calling on the Kingdom to issue a standing invitation to UN special procedures to visit at any time. The rejection was part of the 25 recommendations
Cambodia’s medical system is due for a check-upIn Cambodia, many high-ranking government officials and public figures seek medical treatment abroad – including Prime Minister Hun Sen. With this in mind, it is not surprising that many locals also seem to often distrust local healthcare facilities. Cambodia has one of the fastest growing economies
VIP prison scrapped amid much criticism The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that Cambodia’s first privately run prison, which was to allow prisoners with enough money to upgrade to more comfortable cells, has been scrapped. Ministry spokesman Khieu Sopheak said studies had found that no other country in the