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Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail

Oct. 24, 2024 04:25 AM EDT

TA KHMAU, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption was released on bail Thursday. Mech Dara told reporters from a car outside the Kandal Provincial Prison complex, south of the capital...

Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port

Sep. 04, 2024 06:12 AM EDT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijing's funding, which has raised concerns of China establishing a permanent naval...

Cambodia's prime minister welcomes artifacts returned by New York's Met and other collections

Aug. 22, 2024 05:33 AM EDT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s prime minister on Thursday led a celebration for the return of dozens of precious artifacts from museums and private collectors abroad, and said his government will continue working to bring more home. Hun Manet, who became prime minister...