Asia Cambodia The Khmer Rouge genocide was commemorated on 20 May with ceremonies at Choeung Ek, honoring 1,7 million victims; PM Hun Manet urged unity to prevent such regimes from returning, stressing remembrance as key to preserving peace and democracy
Asia Cambodia Captive-bred giant ibises have been released into Cambodia's wild, a very first time in the world; the initiative aims to rebuild wild populations of the critically endangered species, particularly in protected areas
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