Cambodia
GENEVA (12 May 2016) – United Nations human rights experts* today called on the Government of Cambodia to stop targeting civil society, human rights defenders, parliamentarians and UN personnel, and to take effective measures to protect…
Cambodia
By Eun-Young Jeong and Darathtey Din It’s not even 9:00 a.m., and the alleyway in front of six-year-old Bunley’s house is buzzing. On any other day, it would have been just his grandfather, occupying a corner of…
Cambodia
By Jennifer Rigby CHONG PRA LAY/CAMBODIA, 10 May 2016 The dry months before the monsoon rains arrive are often tough for Cambodian fishermen and farmers. But with rivers drying up and drinking water running out, conditions have rarely…
Cambodia
Schools face water shortages and government says entire nation is affected as rainy season is forecast to be delayed by months Behind a clutch of huts that hug the major route between Cambodia’s capital and its famed…
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Crisis overview Cambodia is facing its worst drought in 50 years, and 18 out of the country’s 25 provinces are currently experiencing water shortages. The most affected provinces are listed in the table below, as is the…
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Cambodian authorities in Battambang province have started canvassing villages to convince residents to stop illegally burning forest areas that have dried up because of the heat wave, leading to the deaths of more wild animals. Authorities in…
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Highlights WFP Cambodia has been recognised by the Innovations and Change Management division for the innovative work on information management, receiving a ‘High Impact Award’ on 17 December 2015 at the global management meeting. WFP Cambodia introduced fortified…
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PM says all Cambodians must help deal with crisis PHNOM PENH -- The prime minister Tuesday called upon all elements in Cambodian society to mobilize to help deal with the worst drought in at least four decades,…
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Cambodia has received $2.65 billion in ADB lending, grants, and technical assistance since joining ADB in 1966. ADB is Cambodia’s largest multilateral development partner. Between 2010 and 2014, ADB helped to provide 96,000 rural households with access…
Cambodia
Food safety in Cambodia involves securing land laws and clearing land mines In Cambodia, approximately 70 per cent of the population live from traditional agriculture, that is, predominantly from their harvest. For some, there is a little…
