'Scapegoats' in Murder of Labor Leader Released

Say Mony, VOA Khmer

26 Sep 2013

'Scapegoats' in Murder of Labor Leader Released

Two men widely seen as innocent in the 2004 killing of a Cambodian labor leader have been released, following a case that saw them jailed for years.

Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun walked out of prison on Thursday, following a Supreme Court order on Wednesday.

Both men were serving 20-year prison sentences for the killing of labor leader Chea Vichea, but their conviction was widely criticized for a lack of evidence. Say Mony, Phnom Penh.

Land Victims Recall Violent Attacks on Their Hunger Strike

Say Mony, VOA Khmer
24 Sep 2013

Land Victims Recalls Violent Attack on Their Hunger Strike ​

Hundreds of land victims in Phnom Penh returned to retrieve their belongings from authority of Doun Penh district in Phnom Penh after their hunger strike were cracked downed on Sunday night by groups of violent youth believed to have acted on behalf of authorities. Eleven people are injured after Cambodian police disperse opposition party supporters conducting a hunger strike over the disputed July 28 election result. VOA Khmer's Say Mony reports from Phnom Pen

Victim of Police Bullet Await for Justice

Say Mony, VOA Khmer

20 Sep 2013

Victims of Police Bullet Await for Justice

Family of Mao Sokchan who was shot dead, allegedly by police, hold 7th Day ceremony of his death while awaiting for justice. Chiev Sokvy, Mao Sokchan's wife, filed an official complaint against the authorities this week. Ten people were injured when police clashed with motorists who were angered by barricades at the bridge and attempted to tear them down. Prime Minister Hun Sen's advisor Prak Sokhonn, said investigation is underway. Say Mony, Phnom Penh.

Cambodian Rivals Get Closer Over Disputed Election

Say Mony, VOA Khmer

17 Sep 2013

Cambodian Rivals Get Closer to Deal Over Disputed Election​​​​

Cambodia's main opposition party leader Sam Rainy said a deal to end the deadlock over July's disputed parliamentarian election could end soon and a rally by its supporters went ahead on Tuesday without the violence and one man was shot dead on Sunday. VOA Khmer's Say Mony reports from Phnom Penh.​

One Protester Killed as Cambodian Political Crisis Escalates

Say Mony, VOA Khmer

15 Sep 2013

One Protester Killed as Cambodian Political Crisis Escalates

Violence erupted in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, on Sunday, as thousands of opposition activists protested the government's victory in a disputed election. Human rights activists said one protester was killed by a gunshot to the head during a street battle with police. VOA Khmer's Say Mony reports from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Warm Welcome for King, Cold Shoulder for Rivals

Heng Reaksemy and Say Mony, VOA Khmer

11 Sep 2013

Welcoming the King, Political Rivals Give Each Other the Cold Shoulder ​

Political leaders from the ruling and opposition parties were both on hand at Phnom Penh international airport Wednesday to welcome home King Norodom Sihamoni from a medical trip to Beijing. However, neither side used the occasion for sideline talks in the country's ongoing political deadlock. In fact, neither side said much or anything to the other. Nor did they look at one another. Prime Minister Hun Sen and his political rival, Sam Rainsy, who is head of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, stood within 10 meters of each other as the king deplaned and greeted the dignitaries who stood in line to welcome him home. The Rescue Party has threatened to boycott a Sept. 23 meeting at the National Assembly that would mark the formation of the post-election government. That meeting must be held at the behest of the king, who can choose to postpone it. And so now both sides are waiting to see what he'll do, and how Cambodia's latest political drama will play out. (Heng Reaksemy and Say Mony, Phnom Penh)

Land Victims Hold Second Protest In Less Than A Week

Say Mony, VOA Khmer

10 Sep 2013

Land Victims Hold Second Protest Demanding The Release of Their Colleague​ ​

Cambodian protesters broke through police line on Tuesday during their second protest for less than a week. They demand the release of their colleague, Yoam Bopha, who had been behind bar for more than a year. Say Mony, Phnom Penh.

Cambodian Opposition Learns Non-Violent Protest

Heng Reaksmey and Say Mony, VOA Khmer

04 Sep 2013

Cambodian Opposition Learns Non-Violent Protest Tactics

About 1,000 members of the Cambodian opposition have taken part in non-violent protest training for their upcoming mass rally against the results of July's election.

Officials for the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Wednesday had their supporters practice how to react non-violently to police provocations, spot infiltrators in their ranks and avoid the use of abusive language.

After the session, some were asked to come on stage to demonstrate what they had learned, with other members of the opposition portraying security forces.

The government has deployed troops in the Cambodian capital before the planned demonstration and has warned about the rally turning violent.

But Kem Sokha, CNRP vice president, says a peaceful protest is the goal. VOA Khmer's Heng Reaksmey and Say Mony report from Phnom Penh.