Monday, 9 March 2009

The Phnom Penh Post News In Brief

In Brief: Children to draw gender equality

Written by Robbie Corey-Boulet
Monday, 09 March 2009

The European Commission on Sunday launched a drawing competition that "calls on children all over the world to express their vision of gender equality", according to a commission press release on Friday. The third-annual launch was timed to coincide with International Women's Day. Contestants have until May 15 to submit their drawings, and in June a jury of European children working "in the presence of Princess Mathilde" of Belgium will select two winners from each region to receive a prize equivalent to US$1,264.


In Brief: Old batteries bound for belgium

Written by Mom Kunthear
Monday, 09 March 2009

Twenty tonnes of old batteries collected from schools, markets and hotels over the past two years will be sent to Belgium for recycling, City Hall announced Thursday. The effort is intended to reduce the environmental impact of the improper disposal of batteries. "Battery waste affects people's health and the environment," said Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Mann Chhoeun.


In Brief: Ieng sary counsel remove more FILES

Written by Georgia Wilkins
Monday, 09 March 2009

Ieng Sary's defence team have removed all documents from its website after ECCC judges said they represented a breach of confidentiality. "It is with deep regret and disappointment that the Defence ... has been forced to remove all documents from its website that do not appear already on the official ECCC website," a press release posted on the website said. "Although the Defence submits that this is an incoherent and overly restrictive interpretation [of confidentiality], it is obliged to comply" it added. The lawyers added they would appeal the matter.

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