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…
This Week In Cambodian History- July 16-22
On July 16, 1993, Christian Science Monitor published a story titled ‘UN Peacekeeping Effort Breaking Down in Cambodia‘. On July 16, 1997, The New York Times quoted a UN source…
This Week In Cambodian History: July 2-8
On July 2, 1969, The United States and Cambodia reestablished diplomatic relations. On July 2, 1994, a coup attempt was made on the FUNCINPEC-CPP coalition government by several CPP members- headed by Prince…
Chinese Mistress ‘Suitcase’ Murderer’s 15 Year Sentence Appeal Rejected
Phnom Penh: The Supreme Court on May 13, 2022, rejected the appeal of a Chinese man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he murdered his pregnant mistress…
African Men Lose 30 Year Drug Sentence Appeal
Phnom Penh: According to Cambodian media sources, two African men have appealed to the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal against their 30-year sentence for drug trafficking . On May 9, the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal…
Court Upholds Briton’s Child Sex Crime Conviction
Siem Reap: According to media reports, on the morning of May 4, a British man lost his appeal over his sentence for sexually an underage girl. The Supreme Court announced…
Belgian David Catry Dies In Prey Sar Prison
Phnom Penh: David Catry (40) died in a Cambodian prison. The former resident of Bruges was serving a life sentence for drug smuggling. It was reported that a severe asthma attack killed…
Russians & Ukrainian Given Long Sentences
Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the afternoon of April 25, 2022, announced the conviction of two Russian and on Ukrainian national in a drugs cased. EVGENY KARAS, male…
Chinese Man, Thai Woman Given Different Sentences
Phnom Penh: According to Cambodian media sources, on April 19, a Chinese man and a Thai woman were sentenced by the Phnom Penh Primary Court for selling 2 kilograms of drugs. The…
Taiwanese Ketamine Kings Given Life
Phnom Penh: Mr. M Vannak, President of the Trial Chamber of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, on March 31, 2022, announced the convictions of three accused in connection with the…
Chinese Drug Traffickers Given Life Behind Bars
Phnom Penh/: According to media reports, on March 14, the Phnom Penh City Court sentenced three Chinese drug offenders to life imprisonment and a fine of 100 million riel (about 25,000 US…
American Appeals Siem Reap Child Sex Sentence
Siem Reap: An American man is appelaing his sentence of 8 years in prison and fined 4 million riel (approximately US$1,000) by the Siem Reap Provincial Primary Court for sexually assaulting several Cambodian boys…
Bent Cop Given 5 Years For Drug Trafficking
Phnom Penh: Mr. Hong Sokun Vathana, Judge of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, on the morning of December 23, 2021, sentenced the former Deputy Chief of Srah Chak Administrative Police…
Taiwanese Given Life For Massive Drugs Operation
Phnom Penh: According to reports on December 8, six Taiwanese men were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined 50 million riel (12,200 US dollars) by the Phnom Penh Primary Court on charges of drug…
Chinese Chopper Appeals 10 Year Murder Sentence
Phnom Penh: The Supreme Court held a hearing on the appeal of a Chinese prisoner who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the murder of a…
Chinese Man Gets 21 Years For 10kg Drug Charges
Phnom Penh: Mr. Theam Chanpiseth, President of the Trial Chamber of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, on the afternoon of October 27, 2021, announced the verdict on LI MING HSING…
