The Dispatch

Cambodia passes law barring dual citizenship for holders of top posts

Cambodia's parliament on Monday passed constitutional amendments barring holders of the country's top posts, including prime minister, from being citizens of other countries. Prime Minister Hun Sen had on Oct.…

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Cambodia bat researchers on mission to track origin of COVID-19

Researchers are collecting samples from bats in northern Cambodia in a bid to understand the coronavirus pandemic, returning to a region where a very similar virus was found in the…

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Cambodia urges fast action to avert coronavirus ‘tragedy’

Cambodian health authorities called on Thursday for urgent public action to slow the spread of the coronavirus and avert a health and economic tragedy, after the country reported a daily…

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Cambodia reports record daily number of COVID-19 deaths

Cambodia reported 32 deaths from the coronavirus on Friday, a record daily increase, as authorities warned of the risk of a new wave of infections driven by the Delta variant.…

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Photo Story: Rare giant barking deer spotted in Cambodia

A handout photo made available by the Cambodian Ministry of Environment shows a large-antlered muntjac (Muntiacus vuquangensis) walking in Virachey national park in Ratanakiri province, Cambodia A critically endangered giant…

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Southeast Asia’s coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm

A sharp rise in coronavirus cases from new variants in parts of Southeast Asia that had been less affected by the pandemic has prompted new restrictions, factory closures and attempts…

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Cambodia reports daily record of 730 COVID-19 cases

Cambodia reported a daily record of 730 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said in a statement on Sunday, as the country struggles to contain a wave of infections that…

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Giant rat wins animal hero award for sniffing out landmines in Cambodia

A handout photo made available by APOPO charity shows African giant pouched rat Magawa in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A landmine-detecting rat became the first to be given a prestigious award…

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Photo Story: International Children’s Day in Cambodia

A young boy feeds pigeon in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 01 June 2020. Cambodia marked the annual International Children's Day on 01 June in support…

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Cambodia lifts entry ban from six countries as coronavirus eases

Cambodia has lifted a ban on entry of visitors from Iran, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the United States that had been put in place to curb the spread of…

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Photo Story: Khmer New Year celebration in Cambodia

A Cambodian woman carries flowers as she walks past a pagoda during Khmer New Year celebrations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 13 April 2020. Cambodians celebrate the Khmer New Year from…

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Two Maltese on cruise ship stuck in Cambodia over coronavirus fears

The Cambodian government allowed the MS Westerdam cruise ship, with about 2,000 passengers and crew aboard, to dock at Preah Sihanouk port, according to local media reports. The cruise ship…

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36 including six children killed and 23 injured after guesthouses collapses in Cambodia

Thirty-six people were killed and 23 more injured when a tourist guesthouse under construction in Cambodia collapsed, trapping workers under rubble, officials said on Sunday. On Sunday prime minister Hun…

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Photo Story: Cremation ceremony of a princess in Cambodia

A royal carriage carries the coffin of Princess Norodom Buppha Devi, one of late King Norodom Sihanouk's daughters, during her funeral ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25 November 2019. Thousands…

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Photo Story: Independence Day celebrations in Cambodia

Cambodian students release balloons during a ceremony at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 09 November 2019. Cambodia marks its 66th anniversary of independence from France on 09 November…

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Cambodian court charges builders and site manager after deadly collapse of building over the weekend

A court in Cambodia said Tuesday that four Chinese nationals have been charged with crimes related to a building collapse that killed 28 construction workers who were sleeping in the…

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Photo Story: Seven-storey building collapses in Cambodia

A Cambodian rescue team performs search and rescue duties at the site of a collapsed building at a construction site in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, 22 June 2019. A new…

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International Children’s Day

A young Cambodian boy pushes a cart as he sells drinks outside the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many Cambodian children from low income families work to help their…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with a quick roundup of the main headlines from the various portals, agencies and newspapers from Malta, Europe and the world to start your day…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning With every news cycle, a number of events take place. Your media briefing is intended to present you a snapshot of the main events of the past 24 hours…

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Ruling party claims victory in Cambodia

Cambodia's ruling party on Sunday claimed victory in the general election, amid criticism of voter intimidation and the absence of any significant challenger to Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has…

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