This Week In Cambodian History: May 7-13
On May 7, 1959, President Eisenhower sent the following personal message to Prince Sihanouk, who was, at the time in France. The letter was delivered to Nong Kimny for forwarding to Prince Sihanouk in…
This Week In Cambodian History: April 30-May 6
On April 30, 1967, Prime Minister Lon Nol resigned. He was replaced by Son Sann. On April 30, 1970, President Nixon publicly announced the ‘Cambodian incursion’, triggering anti-war demonstrations across…
This Week In Cambodian History: April 9-15
On April 9, 1970, the Prasaut (in Svay Rieng Province) massacre occurred. Hundreds of civilian Vietnamese including women and children were regrouped in an open space, near an army post…
The Challenges of Climate Change on Agriculture: Why Governments Must Take Action
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, and agriculture is not immune. In the coming years, agriculture will be faced with a variety of…
This Week In Cambodian History: March 19-25
On 19 March 1956, a Immigration Act law was passed stipulating that ‘foreign nationals’ would be prohibited from entering 18 specified occupations, ranging from various civil service functions to hairdressers…
Efforts to stop 1000 monkeys exported from US to Cambodia
In September of last year, Born Free USA received an urgent call from colleagues at PETA asking if its primate sanctuary, based in south Texas, had capacity to accept hundreds…
This Week In Cambodian History: March 12-18
On March 12, 1945, King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed an independent Kingdom of Kampuchea ( changing the official name of the country in French from Cambodge to Kampuchea) following a formal request by the…
This Week In Cambodian History: March 5-11
On March 5, 1978, Khmer Rouge defector Penn Sovann was appointed the head movement to fight against the Khmer Rouge based in Vietnam. He was formally an aide and bodyguard…
This Week In History- February 26-March 4
On February 26, 1974, the Battle of Kampot began. Under the command of the infamous Ta Mok, the communists began a bombardment of the town, pounding it with 107mm rockets…
This Week In Cambodian History: February 19-25
On 19 February 1995, a Royal Decree on the creation of the APSARA National Authority (Authority for the protection of the site and the management of the Angkor Region) was…
Monkey Abuse: Macaques Still Being Chased and Harassed in Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, Cambodia – According to new research by Lady Freethinker, Action for Primates, and Stop Monkey Abuse Asia, macaques continue to be tormented by people who video them for…
This Week In Cambodian History: February 12-18
On February 12, 1949, Yem Sambaur formed a government as prime minister. On 13 February 1904, Melouprey and Tonle-Depo in the north were ceded by Siam to Cambodia. On February 13, 1962…
This Week in Cambodian History: February 5-11
On February 5 1971, Lon Nol extended the State of Emergency across the country for an additional 6 weeks. On February 5, 2013, Norodom Sihanouk, the King Father was cremated…
This Week In Cambodian History: Jan 29-Feb 4
On January 29, 1916, the first in a series of peasant rebellions broke out in protest at French colonial tax reforms. On January 29, 1972, Operation Angkor Chey began. The FANK…
Businesswoman Long Vanny Arrested for Fraud
Long Vanny, a successful businesswoman who flaunted her wealth and lifestyle on social media has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. On the afternoon of January 21, 2023, the police…
BMW Driver Sent to Court Over Death of a Motorcyclist
Takhmao City Police have sent a case involving a female BMW owner who allegedly caused the death of a motorcyclist, a young Khmer Muslim and seriously injured two other people…
