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Cambodia opposition urges UN, EU help on fair polls

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 08:30
About 2,000 Cambodian opposition members on Monday marched through the capital Phnom Penh to appeal for the help of the United Nations and the European Union to ensure free and fair elections. It was the second time in less than a month that the opposition has taken to the streets of the Cambodian capital to demand election reforms and the return of their leader-in-exile Sam Rainsy to contest polls on July 28.

Cambodia factory operator admits 'neglect' after deaths

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 09:02
The operator of a Cambodian shoe factory where two workers were killed this week when a ceiling collapsed admitted Friday to neglecting staff safety and vowed to take full responsibility. Eleven other people were injured in Thursday's incident at the Taiwanese-owned Wing Star facility, which makes shoes for Japanese sports brand Asics. "For the neglect that led to this unintentional incident, the company will take full responsibility for the families of the dead and injured," Wing Star said in a statement Friday without specifying whether it would offer compensation.

As vote nears, Cambodia opposition urges sanction threat

Agence France-PresseMay 10, 2013 15:09
Cambodia's opposition leader is calling on the United States to impose sanctions against strongman Hun Sen if upcoming elections are unfair, saying that Myanmar showed how foreign pressure can work. Cambodia holds elections on July 28, but Hun Sen has led the country since 1985 and his main challenger, Sam Rainsy, is barred from running due to a string of convictions that the opposition says are politically motivated.

Cambodian PM vows to leave power 'when I am 74'

Agence France-PresseMay 6, 2013 10:46
Cambodia's strongman leader Hun Sen offered a glimmer of hope to the country's opposition on Monday -- by saying he would stay in power for at least another decade. The 60-year-old, who has ruled Cambodia since 1985, responded to criticism over his tenacious hold on power by promising to step down when he is 74, a reduction from his previous vow to lead until he is 90.

K. Rouge cadres have little appetite for landmark trial

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 23:30
It has been hailed as a chance to heal a traumatised nation, but former foot soldiers of the brutal Khmer Rouge say Cambodia's genocide trial is a waste of money that will only re-open old wounds. The landmark case against the most senior surviving leaders of the hardline communist regime, which began in 2011, has been described as one of the world's most complex in decades and is costing tens of millions of dollars.

Cambodian opposition rally for leader's return

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 04:46
About 2,000 Cambodian opposition supporters rallied Wednesday to demand election reforms and guarantees their leader Sam Rainsy can return to the kingdom to contest polls this year without arrest. Demonstrators from the recently-formed Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) gathered at a park in the capital Phnom Penh holding banners reading "Without Sam Rainsy no free and fair election!".

Cambodian PM warns of 'war' if opposition wins poll

Agence France-PresseApril 19, 2013 08:17
Cambodia's strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday said the country risks civil war if the opposition wins polls later this year and tries to prosecute ex-Khmer Rouge members in his government. His comments were issued as a rebuke to opposition leader Sam Rainsy, who has pledged to convict unnamed members of the government over their alleged roles under the murderous Khmer Rouge regime if his party takes July's election. "For sure, (civil) war will erupt if they (the opposition party) win the election," Hun Sen, 62, said in a speech broadcast on national radio.

Cambodia, Slovakia hold 1st talks to discuss bilateral ties, int'l matters

April 11, 2013 08:17
The first consultative meeting between Cambodia and Slovakia was held here on Tuesday to discuss ways to promote bilateral ties and exchange views on regional and international issues.The meeting was co-chaired by Cambodian Secretary of State for Foreign Ministry Ouch Borith and the visiting Slovakian Deputy Foreign Minister Peter Burian.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ouch Borith said on bilateral relations, the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in politics, economics, trade, tourism and education.He said, in the meeting, he presented the Slovakian

Cambodia's economy to grow by 7.2 % in 2013, stronger in 2014: ADB

April 11, 2013 07:49
Cambodia's economic growth is forecast at 7.2 percent in 2013, picking up to 7.5 percent next year as recovery in Europe and the United States takes hold, according to the Asian Development Bank's annual economic outlook released on Tuesday. The United States and Europe are the largest purchasers of Cambodia-made garment and footwear products. "European demand for Cambodian garments and footwear is expected to maintain good growth, supported by duty-free access to the Europe," the report said. "Shipments to the U.S.

Cambodia's Khmer Rouge court to be 'downsized'

April 10, 2013 06:00
Cambodia said Wednesday it would downsize its Khmer Rouge war crimes tribunal, following a shortage of funds that disrupted a major trial of former top regime leaders. "We have a financial crisis at the court so we have to restructure its operations to make it smaller in order to reduce costs," government spokesman Ek Tha told AFP. He was unable to say how many of the 400 employees would be affected.
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