Asia Cambodia Some 5.000 families have been relocated by authorities from the archaeological site of Angkor Wat temple, a major tourist attraction, in a program that Amnesty International called as a "gross violation of international human rights law"
Asia Cambodia For the critically endangered Siamese crocodile, new protected sanctuary has been established in the Cardamom Mountains; safeguarding of the species will include habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and long-term conservation efforts
Asia Cambodia Villages along the border with Thailand are expanding despite the territorial dispute, as the Cambodian government encourages settlement in contested areas; New infrastructure and housing are being developed to strengthen long-term claims
Asia Cambodia Cambodian students won the Asia-Pacific Debate Championship, triumphing on major global issues through their argumentation and rebuttal skills; The victory earns them the right to represent the whole Asia-Pacific region at the upcoming global finals
Asia Cambodia The new military service law has formally being published, clarifying national mobilization rules; new law outlines exemptions and penalties and confirms that people who evade conscription during wartime could face up to five years in prison