In Brief: City hall blocking public forum: group
Written by May Titthara
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) has slammed city authorities for failing to approve a public forum planned by the group at Boeung Kak lake on June 12. In a statement released Tuesday, it said City Hall has "consistently and repeatedly" sought to prevent the forum, designed to give residents a chance to speak with officials and elected representatives. "They have forbidden our request twice already," CCHR Project Coordinator Chhim Savuth said, referring to a previous plan to hold it on May 20.
In Brief: Appeal court to rule on group 78
Written by Sebastian Strangio
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
The Phnom Penh Court of Appeal will consider an appeal today filed by lawyers representing the city's Group 78 community, which is seeking to overturn an April 20 eviction notice giving them until May 5 to accept a City Hall compensation package and vacate their homes. An injunction filed by residents was rejected by Judge Duch Kimsan, on May 18, as City Hall claims the community is living on state land and land belonging to Sour Srun Enterprises, a local developer.
In Brief: Kampot acid attack trail opens
Written by Sebastian Strangio
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
A Kampot man will go on trial in Kampot provincial court this morning, charged with the killing of Thom Saroeun, 46, and her 3-year-old granddaughter, Thai Srey Thim, in an acid attack in January 2008. Mon Ton, 27, was arrested on January 9 this year for the two killings, which took place in Angkor Chey district's Dambaeuk Khpuos commune. Mom Ton's mother, the wife of a village chief, and another relative are also wanted in connection with the case, but both remain on the run.
In Briefs: Cambodia beat India
Written by Ray Leos
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
CHONBURI, Thailand - The Cambodian women’s national rugby team defeated India, 7-5 Saturday for their only victory in the International Rugby Board (IRB) Asian Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament, held this past weekend at the Royal Thai Navy Stadium. Cambodia competed in the Second Division of the two-day tournament, along with India, Iran, Laos, and Malaysia. The Cambodian women were defeated by Malaysia twice 17-5 and 22-0, lost to Iran, 24-0, and were edged in the final seconds by Laos, 7-5. China won the First Division, beating host Thailand, 24-14 in the Cup Final. In the Plate Final, the United Arab Emirates beat Guam, 12-7, while in the Bowl Final, Singapore topped Iran, 10-7. Teams representing Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan also took part in the tournament.
Written by May Titthara
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) has slammed city authorities for failing to approve a public forum planned by the group at Boeung Kak lake on June 12. In a statement released Tuesday, it said City Hall has "consistently and repeatedly" sought to prevent the forum, designed to give residents a chance to speak with officials and elected representatives. "They have forbidden our request twice already," CCHR Project Coordinator Chhim Savuth said, referring to a previous plan to hold it on May 20.
In Brief: Appeal court to rule on group 78
Written by Sebastian Strangio
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
The Phnom Penh Court of Appeal will consider an appeal today filed by lawyers representing the city's Group 78 community, which is seeking to overturn an April 20 eviction notice giving them until May 5 to accept a City Hall compensation package and vacate their homes. An injunction filed by residents was rejected by Judge Duch Kimsan, on May 18, as City Hall claims the community is living on state land and land belonging to Sour Srun Enterprises, a local developer.
In Brief: Kampot acid attack trail opens
Written by Sebastian Strangio
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
A Kampot man will go on trial in Kampot provincial court this morning, charged with the killing of Thom Saroeun, 46, and her 3-year-old granddaughter, Thai Srey Thim, in an acid attack in January 2008. Mon Ton, 27, was arrested on January 9 this year for the two killings, which took place in Angkor Chey district's Dambaeuk Khpuos commune. Mom Ton's mother, the wife of a village chief, and another relative are also wanted in connection with the case, but both remain on the run.
In Briefs: Cambodia beat India
Written by Ray Leos
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
CHONBURI, Thailand - The Cambodian women’s national rugby team defeated India, 7-5 Saturday for their only victory in the International Rugby Board (IRB) Asian Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament, held this past weekend at the Royal Thai Navy Stadium. Cambodia competed in the Second Division of the two-day tournament, along with India, Iran, Laos, and Malaysia. The Cambodian women were defeated by Malaysia twice 17-5 and 22-0, lost to Iran, 24-0, and were edged in the final seconds by Laos, 7-5. China won the First Division, beating host Thailand, 24-14 in the Cup Final. In the Plate Final, the United Arab Emirates beat Guam, 12-7, while in the Bowl Final, Singapore topped Iran, 10-7. Teams representing Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan also took part in the tournament.
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