Cambodia

Two Toddlers Die After Accidentally Detonating War-Era Grenade in Cambodia

23 Feb 2025

A rocket-propelled grenade explosion claimed the lives of two toddlers in Cambodia on February 22. The accident happened in a remote village in Siem Reap province, a region that witnessed heavy fighting between government forces and Khmer Rouge rebels during the 1980s and 1990s. Heng Ratana, director general of the...

Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Anti-Trafficking Efforts in Cambodia

12 Feb 2025

Donald Trump's decision to halt U.S. foreign aid has severely impacted organizations combating human trafficking in Cambodia. Thousands of individuals, trapped in forced labor within scam call centers, are now at greater risk as funding for shelters, rescues, and rehabilitation programs dries up. Scam Compounds Exploit Vulnerable Workers According to...

“Temple Run” Trend at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Temple Sparks Outrage

29 Aug 2024

A new trend on social media, where tourists mimic the popular "Temple Run" video game at Cambodia's ancient Angkor Wat temple, is causing concern among conservationists and historians. Angkor Wat, a nearly 900-year-old Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Siem Reap and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has seen an influx of...

Cambodian Environmental Activists Sentenced To Harsh Prison Terms

03 Jul 2024

Ten activists from Mother Nature, a well-known youth-led environmental group in Cambodia, have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from six to eight years. This decision has been widely condemned by human rights organizations. The activists were charged with plotting against the government, and three were also accused of insulting...

60 Indians Rescued From Cambodian Job Scam; Safely Repatriated

24 May 2024

The Indian Embassy on Thursday in Cambodia announced that the initial group of 60 Indian nationals, who were saved from deceptive employers, have been repatriated to India. These individuals were rescued by authorities from a location named Jinbei-4 on May 20, with the operation being conducted in collaboration with officials...

MEA Cautions Indian Job Seekers Travelling To Laos and Cambodia

17 May 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory for Indian nationals traveling to Laos and Cambodia about scams by fake agents offering lucrative employment opportunities. Job seekers were advised to connect to authorized agents only and get in touch with the Indian embassy for clarification. Instances of individuals being enticed by these...

Inside the Scam: Indians Forced into Fraudulent Activities in Cambodia

31 Mar 2024

Roughly 5,000 Indian nationals are allegedly being detained in Cambodia and coerced into conducting online scams targeting Indians in their home country. The extensive magnitude of the fraud, with estimated proceeds totaling a staggering ₹500 crore over the past six months, has spurred collaborative efforts between the two nations to...

Cambodia: 72-year-old killed by 40 crocodiles after falling in enclosure at family farm

26 May 2023

A Cambodian man was killed by 40 crocodiles on Friday after falling into their enclosure on his family's reptile farm, according to authorities. When the crocodile grabbed the stick he was using as a goad and drew him in, the 72-year-old was trying to transfer it out of a cage...

Rajnath Singh meets counterparts from US and Australia in Cambodia

22 Nov 2022

Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India met his counterparts from Australia and the United States in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He held a meeting with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles in Cambodia. The two presidents talked about expanding defence ties and improving collaboration between Australia and India...

Vice President Dhankhar participates in 17th East Asia Summit in Cambodia

13 Nov 2022

Jagdeep Dhankar, Vice President on Sunday participated in the 17th East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh , Cambodia. Dhankar and his wife Sudesh Dhankar arrived on a three-day visit to Cambodia on November 11. Alongside the 17th East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Jagdeep Dhankhar also met US President...

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