A central focus of the book is on covert US involvement in the intriguing and little-known plot by a military commander, Dap Chhuon, against Cambodia’s then-Prince Norodom Sihanouk.
The announcement came as Chinese and U.S. navy vessels docked in Cambodia in a symbolic gesture of support.
Prior to his killing Kem Ley had appeared on several radio programs speaking about high-level corruption in the government.
Research scientist John Ward talks to VOA Khmer about the future of the Mekong, the effects of climate change, hydropower development and impact on people and environment.
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the late King’s death, Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Cambodia on a state visit.
Division among Cambodian-Americans over politics back in Cambodia has left them divided over support for candidates in Lowell local politics, say local activists.
Phil Robertson of Human Rights Watch said the situation is unlikely to improve unless Western countries focus more on human rights and democracy in their engagement with Southeast Asia.
Prior to the 2013 election, Rainsy was pardoned by King Norodom Sihamoni, with the approval of Hun Sen, paving the way for him to return to the country and take part in the polls.
Political analysts said relying on international pressure to improve the human rights situation would not provide long-term solutions.
In a statement the CPP accused Hong Lim, a state senator for Victoria, of orchestrating the protests in an attempt to aggravate the situation in Cambodia and to influence opinion in Australia.
Officials on Wednesday said they had agreed to their request on the condition that it did not interfere with the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Her arrival came a day after security forces beat rights workers and land activists during a demonstration in the capital against forced evictions.
He was also fined 4 million riel (about $1,000) for comments he made last year about alleged Vietnamese encroachment on Cambodian territory.
China has become Cambodia’s largest aid donor and lender, giving about $15 billion to its Southeast Asian ally over the past 20 years.
Income tax on workers will not include performance bonuses and some other additional payments, according to an order issued by Finance Minister Aun Pornmoniroth.
At least one human rights worker and a land rights activist were attacked while celebrating World Habitat Day on Monday.
The appeal coincided with the opening of a plenary session at parliament, which the opposition boycotted.
Court observers and victims have expressed their concern over the delay, however, a court spokesman said that the proceedings would resume this week.
A parliamentary session is scheduled for October 21 to approve the bill, which would be formally adopted in early November.
Hun Sen, however, was quick to distance himself from the tactics employed by his counterpart, whose call for extra-judicial killings to end the “drugs menace” has led to more than 3,000 deaths.
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