Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Acting Head of State Hun Sen receives outgoing Hungarian ambassador

Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Hun Sen received outgoing Hungarian Ambassador Tibor Baloghdi at the Senate’s Solidarity Palace on the morning of May 25, 2026.

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Cambodia’s Health Ministry issues prevention notice on COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1

In May 2026, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health issued a notice on protection against COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, citing increased transmission in several countries and areas, particularly in the Western Pacific region.

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Wang Wenbin voices firm support for Cambodia’s crackdown on online scams

Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin posted in Khmer and English on Facebook on the evening of May 24, 2026, commending and firmly supporting Cambodia’s efforts to eradicate online scam crimes.

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Hun Sen calls for dismissal, legal action and asset freezes for officials involved in online scams

On May 24, 2026, Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Hun Sen called for action against scam networks and implicated officials, distinguishing direct involvement from failure to enforce the law. He also urged tougher action in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri.

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Hun Sen warns online scams could become a future national disaster

At a Phnom Penh meeting on May 24, 2026, Senate President and Acting Head of State Hun Sen warned that online scams harmed Cambodia’s reputation and could threaten future national security. He called for action against scam networks and complicit or inactive officials.

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Five Chinese men investigated in Phnom Penh passport and visa forgery case

Sen Sok police took five Chinese men for investigation during an administrative inspection on May 23, 2026. Seized items included 48 suspected counterfeit Chinese passports, 45 foreign work permits, five stamps and visa validity stickers. The case remained under investigation.

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Hun Sen calls for anti-scam action alongside accountability for implicated officials

According to spokesman Chea Thyrith, Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen called for anti-scam operations alongside investigations and legal action against implicated officials. He spoke at Koh Pich on the morning of May 24, 2026.

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Poipet’s Galaxy International casino has gambling licence revoked

According to the gambling regulator’s secretariat on May 22, 2026, Poipet’s Galaxy International casino had its licence revoked over online scam activities. A May 7 operation led to seven arrests and equipment seizures; suspects were referred to prosecutors for legal proceedings.

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Cambodia urges AICHR action to help more than 32,000 displaced civilians return home

In a Cambodian Human Rights Committee release dated May 22, 2026, Alternate Representative to AICHR Pa Ponnarada called for urgent measures to help more than 32,000 displaced Cambodians return safely and with dignity. He spoke at AICHR’s 43rd meeting in Jakarta.

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Culture minister briefs diplomats on Cambodia’s position on border heritage sites

Culture and Fine Arts Minister Phoeurng Sackona briefed 44 heads and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations on May 22, 2026. She outlined Cambodia’s position on heritage sites along the Thai border and reiterated support for peaceful dispute resolution.

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