In Brief: US reviews CAmbodia terror risk
Written by Vong Sokheng
Monday, 04 May 2009
Porous borders, endemic corruption and "disaffected elements within the Cham Muslim population" are among the factors that make Cambodia vulnerable to terrorism, according to a report released last Thursday by the US State Department. US embassy spokesman John Johnson said the report, which lauds Cambodia's "political leadership" and "strong commitment to aggressive legal action against terrorists", was based on "information provided by the embassy".
In Brief: Group asks for Sok An's approval
Written by Cheang Sokha
Monday, 04 May 2009
The Khmer Civilisation Foundation (KCF) is to send a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, asking him if the KCF is allowed to actively pursue compensation from Thailand or if it is interfering in government affairs. " What I have done is on behalf of Khmer citizens ... but if it is wrong, I will stop," Moeung Sonn, the president of the KCF, said. KCF is asking for US$9 million in compensation from Thailand after Thai soldiers opened fire on a market near the Preah Vihear temple complex on April 3.
In Brief: Mu Sochua to appear in court
Written by Meas Sokchea
Monday, 04 May 2009
Sam Rainsy Party lawmaker Mu Sochua is to appear at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court Thursday to clarify the details of her defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Hun Sen, a court official said Sunday. "Mu Sochua had been called to explain her case for suing the prime minister," said court prosecutor Hing Bun Chea, adding that another prosecutor was in charge of Hun Sen's countersuit. Mu Sochua said she was ready to defend herself in court. Prosecutor Sok Roeun, who will be in charge of Hun Sen's case, would not comment on when the prime minister would be in court.
Written by Vong Sokheng
Monday, 04 May 2009
Porous borders, endemic corruption and "disaffected elements within the Cham Muslim population" are among the factors that make Cambodia vulnerable to terrorism, according to a report released last Thursday by the US State Department. US embassy spokesman John Johnson said the report, which lauds Cambodia's "political leadership" and "strong commitment to aggressive legal action against terrorists", was based on "information provided by the embassy".
In Brief: Group asks for Sok An's approval
Written by Cheang Sokha
Monday, 04 May 2009
The Khmer Civilisation Foundation (KCF) is to send a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, asking him if the KCF is allowed to actively pursue compensation from Thailand or if it is interfering in government affairs. " What I have done is on behalf of Khmer citizens ... but if it is wrong, I will stop," Moeung Sonn, the president of the KCF, said. KCF is asking for US$9 million in compensation from Thailand after Thai soldiers opened fire on a market near the Preah Vihear temple complex on April 3.
In Brief: Mu Sochua to appear in court
Written by Meas Sokchea
Monday, 04 May 2009
Sam Rainsy Party lawmaker Mu Sochua is to appear at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court Thursday to clarify the details of her defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Hun Sen, a court official said Sunday. "Mu Sochua had been called to explain her case for suing the prime minister," said court prosecutor Hing Bun Chea, adding that another prosecutor was in charge of Hun Sen's countersuit. Mu Sochua said she was ready to defend herself in court. Prosecutor Sok Roeun, who will be in charge of Hun Sen's case, would not comment on when the prime minister would be in court.
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