Search results for "Cambodia"

Khmer Rouge

After Khmer Rouge tribunal, Cambodian archivists preserve a brutal history

Memory projects are upgrading digital databases with hundreds of thousands of documents used in the 15-year prosecution. Questions remain over the balance between confidentiality and the public good
By Nasa Dip

Forests

Fallen forest: Cambodia’s political reforestation unlikely to survive

Outdated reforestation tactics are dooming Southeast Asia’s ecosystems and carbon capture efforts, however, new research shows a better way forward
By Anton L. Delgado

Antiquities

More looted Cambodian relics returned from the United States

Government officials and guests gathered at Cambodia's National Museum for a special unpacking ceremony as a group of looted Cambodian antiquities were returned home from the inventories of international collectors
By Leila Goldstein

International filmmaker takes aim at Cambodian hip hop

The new video for Ruthko’s single “Stay the Same,'' is an international collaboration that gives audiences a taste of Phnom Penh’s wild side
By Stew Post

Opinion

In Cambodia, climate change is already driving migration 

Increasingly unreliable weather patterns are pushing farmers into the city in search of better livelihoods. Now is the time to adapt, writes Thong Sariputta
By Thong Sariputta

Cambodia opposition conviction

Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason

The U.S. ambassador to the country called the sentencing of Kem Sokha a "miscarriage of justice"
By Andrew Haffner

Seniors

Cambodia’s elders struggling without welfare or family support

Increasing labour migration and hurdles in the welfare system have left more older people in Cambodia struggling to get by without family support
By Leila Goldstein

Photography

Photo exhibit brings the frontlines of Cambodia’s rainforests to Phnom Penh

The ‘Passing for Protection’ photojournalism showcased the threats and promise of the Kingdom’s unique landscapes
By Anton L. Delgado

Martial arts

Cambodian martial art hits UNESCO heritage list and SEA Games

Kun Bokator's recent addition to the UNESCO intangible heritage following a series of hurdles, and its inclusion for the first time in the upcoming Southeast Asia Games, has emphasised this martial art's relevance as more than just a sport
By Nasa Dip

Khmer Rouge

No support for Cambodia’s former child soldiers

Cambodia’s former child soldiers continue living with trauma, resentment, and revenge as the lack of social support forced most of them into isolation and deep poverty
By Beatrice Siviero

Press freedom

Cambodian government muzzles the Voice of Democracy

An abrupt Sunday night order from Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to revoke the license of VOD, one of the kingdom's last bastions of independent journalism, casts a dark shadow over the future of press freedom in the country
By Andrew Haffner

The European Film Festival Cambodia returns to Phnom Penh for a cross-cultural celebration of international cinema

Inspirational drama and uplifting comedy, chilling true crime and heart-warming fantasy. Prepare to experience all the continent has to offer at the European Film Festival Cambodia 2023!
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial