Cambodia

Country Cambodia
Capital Phnom Penh
Continent Asia(Southeast Asia)
Currency Riel(KHR)
Languages Khmer

Phnom Penh

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Introduction

Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the empire, ushering in a long period of decline. The king placed the country under French protection in 1863 and it became part of French Indochina in 1887. Following Japanese occupation in World War II, Cambodia gained full independence from France in 1953. In April 1975, after a five-year struggle, Communist Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh and evacuated all cities and towns. At least 1.5 million Cambodians died from execution, forced hardships, or starvation during the Khmer Rouge regime under POL POT. A December 1978 Vietnamese invasion drove the Khmer Rouge into the countryside, began a 10-year Vietnamese occupation, and touched off almost 13 years of civil war. The 1991 Paris Peace Accords mandated democratic elections and a ceasefire, which was not fully respected by the Khmer Rouge. UN-sponsored elections in 1993 helped restore some semblance of normalcy under a coalition government. Factional fighting in 1997 ended the first coalition government, but a second round of national elections in 1998 led to the formation of another coalition government and renewed political stability. The remaining elements of the Khmer Rouge surrendered in early 1999. Some of the surviving Khmer Rouge leaders are awaiting trial for crimes against humanity by a hybrid UN-Cambodian tribunal supported by international assistance. Elections in July 2003 were relatively peaceful, but it took one year of negotiations between contending political parties before a coalition government was formed. In October 2004, King Norodom SIHANOUK abdicated the throne and his son, Prince Norodom SIHAMONI, was selected to succeed him. Local elections were held in Cambodia in April 2007, with little of the pre-election violence that preceded prior elections. National elections in July 2008 were relatively peaceful.

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Thai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village - Reuters
  1. Thai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village  Reuters
  2. Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers  Al Jazeera
  3. 23 Injured In Fresh Clashes At Thailand-Cambodia Border; Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets Fired  News18
  4. Cambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border  The Hindu
  5. Thai security forces use rubber bullets and tear gas in border melee with Cambodian protesters  AP News
  6. Cambodian PM Hun Manet accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on the border  Firstpost
  7. 23 Injured as Thai Police Fire Tear Gas at Cambodian Protesters | Border Tensions Flare  Mid-day
  8. Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Cambodian civilians  The Express Tribune
  9. Thailand Gives Cambodia 30 Days to Withdraw After Border Clashes  Khaosod English


Cambodia’s Decline Under 2 Years of Hun Manet - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineCambodia’s Decline Under 2 Years of Hun Manet  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Cambodia’s first Gender and Environment Survey exposes unequal impacts of climate crisis - UN Women Asia and the PacificCambodia’s first Gender and Environment Survey exposes unequal impacts of climate crisis  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Angkor Resources Advances Community Development In Ratanakiri, Cambodia - Investing News NetworkAngkor Resources Advances Community Development In Ratanakiri, Cambodia  Investing News Network

ADB Approves $52 Million Loan for Grid Expansion Project in Cambodia - NewsGramADB Approves $52 Million Loan for Grid Expansion Project in Cambodia  NewsGram

Cambodia accuses Thai army of forced civilian evictions - DWCambodia accuses Thai army of forced civilian evictions  DW

Angkor Resources Advances Community Development In Ratanakiri, Cambodia - TradingViewAngkor Resources Advances Community Development In Ratanakiri, Cambodia  TradingView

VIDEO: Fresh Clashes Erupt On Thailand-Cambodia Border, Over 20 Injured After Thai Soldiers Allegedly Fire - Free Press JournalVIDEO: Fresh Clashes Erupt On Thailand-Cambodia Border, Over 20 Injured After Thai Soldiers Allegedly Fire  Free Press Journal

Cambodian premier seeks ‘immediate intervention’ of ASEAN over rising tension with Thailand - Anadolu AjansiCambodian premier seeks ‘immediate intervention’ of ASEAN over rising tension with Thailand  Anadolu Ajansi

Cambodia Unveils State-of-the-Art Techo International Airport: A New Era for Southeast Asian Travel with World-Class Facilities and Sustainability - Travel And Tour WorldCambodia Unveils State-of-the-Art Techo International Airport: A New Era for Southeast Asian Travel with World-Class Facilities and Sustainability  Travel And Tour World

Cambodia Enhances Muslim-Friendly Tourism with Airport Prayer Rooms - ShiaWavesCambodia Enhances Muslim-Friendly Tourism with Airport Prayer Rooms  ShiaWaves

BREAKING | Fresh Clashes Erupt On Thailand-Cambodia Border, 24 Civilians Injured - WIONBREAKING | Fresh Clashes Erupt On Thailand-Cambodia Border, 24 Civilians Injured  WION

Cambodia Deepens China Defense Ties at Xiangshan Forum - The China-Global South ProjectCambodia Deepens China Defense Ties at Xiangshan Forum  The China-Global South Project

Cambodia Industrial and Chemical Materials Market - Ken - openPR.comCambodia Industrial and Chemical Materials Market - Ken  openPR.com

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is ‘fragile bandage over a long-festering wound’ - The TimesThailand-Cambodia ceasefire is ‘fragile bandage over a long-festering wound’  The Times

Thailand-Cambodia Clash Over 11th Century Preah Vihear Shiva Temple; All We Need To Know About Holy Shrine - Free Press JournalThailand-Cambodia Clash Over 11th Century Preah Vihear Shiva Temple; All We Need To Know About Holy Shrine  Free Press Journal

News18 Afternoon Digest: EC Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Charge Against Gyanesh Kumar, Fresh Clashes At Thailand- - News18News18 Afternoon Digest: EC Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Charge Against Gyanesh Kumar, Fresh Clashes At Thailand-  News18

New MOUs further boost Yunnan-Cambodia cultural and tourism ties - China DailyNew MOUs further boost Yunnan-Cambodia cultural and tourism ties  China Daily

Korean Catholics visit Cambodia to mark mission anniversary - Herald Malaysia OnlineKorean Catholics visit Cambodia to mark mission anniversary  Herald Malaysia Online

$2 pay rise for Cambodian garment workers - Ecotextile News$2 pay rise for Cambodian garment workers  Ecotextile News

Cambodia: British woman stabbed to death in Phnom Penh, say police - BBCCambodia: British woman stabbed to death in Phnom Penh, say police  BBC

Brazil Joins Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand, and Türkiye, as Canada Issues Travel Advisory Amid Rising Uncertainty and Security Risks for Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldBrazil Joins Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand, and Türkiye, as Canada Issues Travel Advisory Amid Rising Uncertainty and Security Risks for Travelers  Travel And Tour World

Vi?t Nam, Cambodia deepen trade ties through agricultural expo in Phnom Penh - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam, Cambodia deepen trade ties through agricultural expo in Phnom Penh  vietnamnews.vn

Thai Police Clash With Cambodian Protesters At Disputed Village - WIONThai Police Clash With Cambodian Protesters At Disputed Village  WION

Cambodia lies to AIPA, urges ASEAN to halt Thai use of force and violence - Nation ThailandCambodia lies to AIPA, urges ASEAN to halt Thai use of force and violence  Nation Thailand

ASIA TODAY Fresh clashes on Thailand-Cambodia border with rubber bullets and tear gas - AsiaNewsASIA TODAY Fresh clashes on Thailand-Cambodia border with rubber bullets and tear gas  AsiaNews

Cambodia says 24 civilians injured when Thai army fired tear gas along border - Anadolu AjansiCambodia says 24 civilians injured when Thai army fired tear gas along border  Anadolu Ajansi

Challenges on the Ground, the Way Forward for Cambodia’s Vision 2050 - CambodianessChallenges on the Ground, the Way Forward for Cambodia’s Vision 2050  Cambodianess

CAMBODIA TO WELCOME GLOBAL GOLF ICONS: VATTANAC GOLF RESORT TO HOST INAUGURAL VATTANAC LEGENDS CHAMPIONSHIP WITH LEGENDS TOUR - The Golf WireCAMBODIA TO WELCOME GLOBAL GOLF ICONS: VATTANAC GOLF RESORT TO HOST INAUGURAL VATTANAC LEGENDS CHAMPIONSHIP WITH LEGENDS TOUR  The Golf Wire

Cancelled one week, confirmed the next. Golf continues in Cambodia amid regional tensions - Golf Digest Middle EastCancelled one week, confirmed the next. Golf continues in Cambodia amid regional tensions  Golf Digest Middle East

China’s Nanjing Tuniu Partnership To Strengthen Cambodia’s Position As A Competitive Tourism Hub In Asia And Beyond - Travel And Tour WorldChina’s Nanjing Tuniu Partnership To Strengthen Cambodia’s Position As A Competitive Tourism Hub In Asia And Beyond  Travel And Tour World

India issues advisory for citizens in Cambodia amidst border clashes - The HinduIndia issues advisory for citizens in Cambodia amidst border clashes  The Hindu

Cambodia Partners with China’s Nanjing Tuniu to Launch Global Tourism Campaign - Travel And Tour WorldCambodia Partners with China’s Nanjing Tuniu to Launch Global Tourism Campaign  Travel And Tour World

Cambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border - Digital JournalCambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border  Digital Journal

Cambodia and Azerbaijan pledge to strengthen cooperation - Khmer TimesCambodia and Azerbaijan pledge to strengthen cooperation  Khmer Times

Cambodian PM Hun Manet seeks ASEAN, world leaders’ support to deescalate border conflict - Asia News NetworkCambodian PM Hun Manet seeks ASEAN, world leaders’ support to deescalate border conflict  Asia News Network

'Humbling': Mum and daughter travel to Cambodia to meet sponsor child - NZ Herald'Humbling': Mum and daughter travel to Cambodia to meet sponsor child  NZ Herald

Thai Army condemns Cambodian provocation at Ban Nong Ya Kaew, calls for adherence to ceasefire - Nation ThailandThai Army condemns Cambodian provocation at Ban Nong Ya Kaew, calls for adherence to ceasefire  Nation Thailand

Thai Army refutes Cambodia’s distortion of Ban Nong Ya Kaeo incident - Nation ThailandThai Army refutes Cambodia’s distortion of Ban Nong Ya Kaeo incident  Nation Thailand

Cambodia's first gender, environment survey exposes unequal impacts of climate crisis: UN Women - China.org.cnCambodia's first gender, environment survey exposes unequal impacts of climate crisis: UN Women  China.org.cn

Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting over a Hindu temple? - The HinduWhy are Thailand and Cambodia fighting over a Hindu temple?  The Hindu

‘One Battle After Another’ coming soon to Cambodia - Khmer Times‘One Battle After Another’ coming soon to Cambodia  Khmer Times

Cambodia passes law to strip citizenship of people convicted of treason - Al JazeeraCambodia passes law to strip citizenship of people convicted of treason  Al Jazeera

Border tensions flare up again after Thai forces clash with Cambodian villagers - The IndependentBorder tensions flare up again after Thai forces clash with Cambodian villagers  The Independent

AFD boosts Cambodia partnership with water and agriculture projects - Khmer TimesAFD boosts Cambodia partnership with water and agriculture projects  Khmer Times

Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Thai officials to start arresting violent Cambodian protesters from Sept 26 - Nation ThailandThai officials to start arresting violent Cambodian protesters from Sept 26  Nation Thailand

Provincial Police Bureau 2 deploys two more companies of police to handle Cambodian protesters - Nation ThailandProvincial Police Bureau 2 deploys two more companies of police to handle Cambodian protesters  Nation Thailand

Air Cambodia Passengers Witness New Travel Disruption across Sihanoukville, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh with Suspension of Six Flights, Update You need to know - Travel And Tour WorldAir Cambodia Passengers Witness New Travel Disruption across Sihanoukville, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh with Suspension of Six Flights, Update You need to know  Travel And Tour World

Cambodia Launches AI Readiness Assessment Report to Guide Ethical and Inclusive Digital Transformation - UNESCOCambodia Launches AI Readiness Assessment Report to Guide Ethical and Inclusive Digital Transformation  UNESCO

Cambodia MPs pass ‘chilling’ bill enabling citizenship to be stripped - The GuardianCambodia MPs pass ‘chilling’ bill enabling citizenship to be stripped  The Guardian

ADB $52 million project to power Cambodia’s renewable energy path - Khmer TimesADB $52 million project to power Cambodia’s renewable energy path  Khmer Times

Cambodia Working to Improve Cancer Care - IAEACambodia Working to Improve Cancer Care  IAEA

Angkor Resources Strengthens Community Ties in Cambodia - TipRanksAngkor Resources Strengthens Community Ties in Cambodia  TipRanks

Can bonds become the next big investment for Cambodians? - Khmer TimesCan bonds become the next big investment for Cambodians?  Khmer Times

Cambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border - The Manila TimesCambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border  The Manila Times

Thailand warns Cambodia to stop dismantling barbed wire fence in Sa Kaeo - Nation ThailandThailand warns Cambodia to stop dismantling barbed wire fence in Sa Kaeo  Nation Thailand

A look inside Cambodia’s newest airport - CNNA look inside Cambodia’s newest airport  CNN

Public Health Situation Analysis - Cambodia - Conflict on Thai Border - World Health Organization (WHO)Public Health Situation Analysis - Cambodia - Conflict on Thai Border  World Health Organization (WHO)

Thai ‘grave threat’ prompts Cambodia to seek international help - ucanews.comThai ‘grave threat’ prompts Cambodia to seek international help  ucanews.com

Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia - Al JazeeraThailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia  Al Jazeera

Thailand, Cambodia officials meet in Malaysia to cement ceasefire details - Al JazeeraThailand, Cambodia officials meet in Malaysia to cement ceasefire details  Al Jazeera

Thailand warns Cambodia not to use civilians to encroach - bangkokpost.comThailand warns Cambodia not to use civilians to encroach  bangkokpost.com

Cambodia removes hundreds of tons of toxic chemicals from illegal drug labs - unodc.orgCambodia removes hundreds of tons of toxic chemicals from illegal drug labs  unodc.org

Thai army uncovers two more landmine sites, evidence shows Cambodia targeting troops - Nation ThailandThai army uncovers two more landmine sites, evidence shows Cambodia targeting troops  Nation Thailand

RTA accuses Banteay Meanchey governor of organising Cambodian protests at Sa Kaeo border - Nation ThailandRTA accuses Banteay Meanchey governor of organising Cambodian protests at Sa Kaeo border  Nation Thailand

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cambodia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cambodia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Army defends tear gas, rubber bullets at Cambodian border clash - Nation ThailandArmy defends tear gas, rubber bullets at Cambodian border clash  Nation Thailand

Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations but truce still holding - Al JazeeraThailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations but truce still holding  Al Jazeera

Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks - Al JazeeraThailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks  Al Jazeera

Thailand, Cambodia border tensions continue as talks conclude in Malaysia - Al JazeeraThailand, Cambodia border tensions continue as talks conclude in Malaysia  Al Jazeera

Cambodian lawmakers pass bill to revoke citizenship that critics call repressive - CNNCambodian lawmakers pass bill to revoke citizenship that critics call repressive  CNN

A race against measles: Cambodia’s response to the outbreak - World Health Organization (WHO)A race against measles: Cambodia’s response to the outbreak  World Health Organization (WHO)

Facilitating Cross-border Payments for Chinese and Cambodian Residents: UnionPay-powered Wallets Achieve Significant Transaction Growth in Cambodia - The Manila TimesFacilitating Cross-border Payments for Chinese and Cambodian Residents: UnionPay-powered Wallets Achieve Significant Transaction Growth in Cambodia  The Manila Times

Thai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village - AnewZThai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village  AnewZ

Thai Army reveals timeline of Cambodian disturbance at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo - Nation ThailandThai Army reveals timeline of Cambodian disturbance at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo  Nation Thailand

Cambodia halts fuel and gas imports from Thailand as crisis simmers - Al JazeeraCambodia halts fuel and gas imports from Thailand as crisis simmers  Al Jazeera

Vietnam, Cambodia deepen trade ties through agricultural expo in Phnom Penh - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam, Cambodia deepen trade ties through agricultural expo in Phnom Penh  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting landmines after soldier injured - Al JazeeraThailand accuses Cambodia of planting landmines after soldier injured  Al Jazeera

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire: Malaysia - Al JazeeraThailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire: Malaysia  Al Jazeera

Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection - UNESCO World Heritage CentreCambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire: Donald Trump takes credit; declares himself 'president of peace' - The Times of IndiaCambodia–Thailand ceasefire: Donald Trump takes credit; declares himself 'president of peace'  The Times of India

Cambodia prepares for French President’s visit next year - Khmer TimesCambodia prepares for French President’s visit next year  Khmer Times

True deploys network at Thailand-Cambodia flashpoint - Light ReadingTrue deploys network at Thailand-Cambodia flashpoint  Light Reading

Cambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border - Caledonian RecordCambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border  Caledonian Record

Thailand, Cambodia to return to military positions after border clash - Al JazeeraThailand, Cambodia to return to military positions after border clash  Al Jazeera

Cambodia Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerCambodia Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Q&A: How Cambodia is reimagining education amid climate change - UNESCOQ&A: How Cambodia is reimagining education amid climate change  UNESCO

Airspeed partners with Cambodia’s Bright Star - PortCalls AsiaAirspeed partners with Cambodia’s Bright Star  PortCalls Asia

‘Cambodia should further increase investment-to-GDP ratio’ - Khmer Times‘Cambodia should further increase investment-to-GDP ratio’  Khmer Times

From Democracy to Diplomacy: The New U.S. Strategy in Cambodia Post-USAID - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesFrom Democracy to Diplomacy: The New U.S. Strategy in Cambodia Post-USAID  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Cambodia, India sign MoU to clear landmines in Pursat - Khmer TimesCambodia, India sign MoU to clear landmines in Pursat  Khmer Times