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Politics and Government Former Khmer Rouge Minister Appeals for Release
May 30, 2008 – A former Khmer Rouge government minister, facing charges of crimes against humanity before Cambodia's UN-assisted genocide tribunal, appealed for release from pre-trial detention in Phnom Penh on Wednesday May 21,... Read the rest

Government Pulls Plug on Radio Station
May 30, 2008 – The government has shut down a radio station in Kratie province, in what critics call a censoring of free press.   The station, Angkor Rotha, was shut down Wednesday after... Read the rest

Victims Complaints Delayed, Groups Say
May 30, 2008 – The submission of victim’s complaints has been slow in being processed by the Khmer Rouge tribunal, a leading rights group said. “We sent 77 complaints, among the more than 330... Read the rest

Rights Situation ‘Pathetic’: Amnesty International
May 30, 2008 – Cambodians continue to suffer under a poor human rights situation and government repression, a Washington-based representative of Amnesty International said.   “It is a pathetic situation for Cambodian people, who... Read the rest

CPP Forced Coalition Defection: Officials
May 30, 2008 – The Funcinpec party said Friday at least 50 members had been forced to join the ruling Cambodian People’s Party in Siem Reap province. Chhum Sam, a Funcinpec commune leader for... Read the rest

More Protesters Flee Kampot Arrests
May 30, 2008 – At least eight more residents of two villages in Kampot province have fled their homes, fearing arrest in a land dispute, rights officials and villagers said Friday. The residents, of... Read the rest

Hun Sen Urges Curbing of Inflation
May 30, 2008 – Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday called for his government officials to work to curb inflation that has seen the price of goods increasing daily. The price of rice has... Read the rest

Police, Protesters Clash Near Hun Sen’s House
May 30, 2008 – National police on Friday clashed violently with protesters outside the Kandal province residence of Prime Minister Hun Sen, injuring six, rights officials said. The injured were among a large group... Read the rest

Cambodia Closes Radio Station
May 30, 2008 – Weeks ahead of Cambodia's general election, Prime Minister Hun Sen's government forces the closure of an independent radio station that gave airtime to the opposition. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY Samdech... Read the rest

Burmese Struggle to Rebuild
May 29, 2008 – Burma's volunteer groups are helping villagers return to their land in the Irrawaddy delta in a bid to kick-start a rice harvest amid severe food shortages that linger in cyclone-hit... Read the rest

Burma's Military Rulers Put New Constitution into Effect
May 29, 2008 – State television in Burma says the country's new constitution is now in force, following approval in a national referendum that was completed last week in the country's cyclone disaster zone.... Read the rest

Hun Sen Discourages Election Violence
May 27, 2008 – Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday called for all competing parties for July’s election to avoid violence, but observers say such advisories are rarely taken seriously at lower levels of... Read the rest

Parties Trained for Election Observation
May 27, 2008 – Trainers for four of the competing parties for July’s general election received training themselves Monday, so that they can teach poll observation to monitors.   Some 240 members of the... Read the rest

Hundreds Rise Up Over Land Disputes in 2 Provinces
May 27, 2008 – Representatives of nearly 900 families separately protested in Kampot and Battambang provinces Monday, claiming they suspected local officials of selling their land to private companies.   Nearly 100 protesters from... Read the rest

Burma Extends House Arrest for Aung San Suu Kyi, Arrests Opposition Supporters
May 27, 2008 – Bangkok -- Burma's military government has extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for at least six months. Security forces also arrested about 20 opposition supporters. VOA's... Read the rest

Burma Government Says Voters in Cyclone Region Approved Constitution
May 27, 2008 – Washington -- As cyclone victims in Burma continue to suffer with little relief, the military government says voters in cyclone-devastated areas have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution for the country.... Read the rest

Agencies Wait for Burma's Government to Allow Relief Workers Into Country
May 26, 2008 – Bangkok -- Burma's assurances that it will allow in international relief workers are being put to the test as aid agencies await visas for workers seeking to help victims of... Read the rest

Analysts Say ASEAN Trying to Bridge Burma's Trust Issue With West
May 26, 2008 – Bangkok -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has long had a policy of engaging with Burma, even when many countries have criticized its military government. Now, some regional political... Read the rest

Analysts Monitor Political Impact of Disaster Response in China, Burma
May 26, 2008 – Washington -- The cyclone in Burma and the earthquake in China require a huge disaster relief response by the respective governments. The twin disasters have also prompted worldwide offers of... Read the rest

UN Chief Optimistic Burma Will Open to Cyclone Relief
May 25, 2008 – Bangkok -- The United Nations secretary general said after a weekend international donors' conference in Burma he is optimistic the military government there will give international aid workers unhindered entry... Read the rest

Refugees in the United States Struggle to Reach Families in Burma
May 12, 2008 – Fort Wayne -- With most of the country cut off from the outside world, communicating with family and friends in Burma is a key concern. The most that many can... Read the rest

Thousands of Burmese Cyclone Refugees Leave Disaster Area
May 11, 2008 – Bangkok -- At least 10,000 survivors of the May 3 cyclone in Burma have left hard-hit Irawaddy Delta areas, searching for food, clean water, and medicine. The government confirms more than... Read the rest

Burma Holds Constitutional Referendum Despite Cyclone Disaster
May 10, 2008 – Bangkok -- Burma's military government has gone ahead with a constitutional referendum as its people wait for assistance in the wake of a cyclone disaster a week ago that left... Read the rest

Aid Groups, Governments Appeal for More Access to Burma
May 9, 2008 – Washington -- Days after a deadly cyclone swept through Burma, governments and aid organizations around the world are ready to help, but Burma's military government has allowed very few aid... Read the rest

Burma Agrees to US Aid for Cyclone Victims
May 9, 2008 – Washington -- Burma's military government has agreed to allow a single U.S. cargo plane to deliver relief supplies for victims of Saturday's killer cyclone. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns... Read the rest

Ahead of Campaigns, Parties Rely on Radio
Mar 28, 2008 – To listen regularly to local radio is to hear at least five potential political parties broadcasting their aims and platforms, in a bid to gain the confidence of voters ahead... Read the rest

Tribunal Official Says Meeting in New York was “Fruitful”
Mar 28, 2008 – Speaking by telephone with VOA Khmer from New York, tribunal spokeswoman Helen Jarvis said the meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York Thursday was “fruitful.”  Jarvis said because... Read the rest

Heng Pov Defies Judge in Conspiracy Trial
Mar 28, 2008 – Fallen city police chief Heng Pov refused to answer questions from a municipal judge Friday, as a trial on conspiracy to murder opened against him. Heng Pov's lawyer also refused... Read the rest

Tribunal Delegation Meets in New York
Mar 28, 2008 – A three-member delegation from the Office of Administration of the Khmer Rouge tribunal met with ambassadors and representatives from over 20 donor countries at the United Nations headquarters in New... Read the rest

Official Defends Role of National Election Body
Mar 28, 2008 – The National Election Committee is preparing voter information and seeking funding to stage general elections in July, Tep Nytha, secretary-general for the national body said Thursday. About 8.12 million voters... Read the rest

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