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Cambodia resumes detained opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal process: Lawyer

Detained Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha (right) attends a hearing at the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 8.
Detained Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha (right) attends a hearing at the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 8.

After border clashes with Thailand, Cambodia’s economic time bomb ticks louder

Mr Sim Srong surveys the damage of his shop in Samraong district, near the Thai border in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province. His shop was damaged during the outbreak of hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand.
Mr Sim Srong surveys the damage of his shop in Samraong district, near the Thai border in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province. His shop was damaged during the outbreak of hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand.

Cambodia’s Hun Manet says Thailand occupying its territory despite Trump-brokered ceasefire

A general view of Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, following clashes between the two countries, on Feb 12.
A general view of Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, following clashes between the two countries, on Feb 12.

Cambodia asks France to provide historical evidence to help settle Thai border dispute

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet attends the retreat session of the 45th ASEAN Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet attends the retreat session of the 45th ASEAN Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Cambodia and Thailand to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24

(From left) Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, Laos Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro,Brunei Second Foreign Minister Erywan Pehin Yusof, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn at the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22.
(From left) Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, Laos Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro,Brunei Second Foreign Minister Erywan Pehin Yusof, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn at the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22.

Thai PM Anutin says no Cambodian ceasefire as first Thai civilian is killed

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there’s no plan for a ceasefire as the country reported the first civilian death from a Cambodian rocket attack after eight days of intense fighting. 
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there’s no plan for a ceasefire as the country reported the first civilian death from a Cambodian rocket attack after eight days of intense fighting. 

News analysis

Thai-Cambodian ‘peace accord’ may be Trump-centric but could prove to be more than just optics

(From left) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump at the signing of the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord” on Oct 26.
(From left) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump at the signing of the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord” on Oct 26.

As Trump watches on, Cambodia and Thailand sign ‘peace deal’ at Asean Summit

(From left) Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump during the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement on Oct 26.
(From left) Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump during the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement on Oct 26.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen at the helm in border conflict with Thailand

FILE PHOTO: Hun Sen speaks at a press conference at the National Assembly in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Cindy Liu/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hun Sen speaks at a press conference at the National Assembly in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Cindy Liu/File Photo

Cambodia says immediate ceasefire is purpose of talks; Thailand questions its sincerity

A hole in a wall is pictured at a damaged hospital, caused by Cambodia's shelling in Sisaket province, as Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire, Thailand, July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
A hole in a wall is pictured at a damaged hospital, caused by Cambodia's shelling in Sisaket province, as Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire, Thailand, July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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