Hun Manet
Coverage of Hun Manet in the Nexus archive.
- More than 20,000 Cambodians still displaced by Thai clashes: UN expert
More than 20,000 Cambodians remain displaced along the Thai border due to ongoing clashes, per a UN expert who highlighted unresolved ceasefire violations and blocked returns. The expert also addressed Cambodia's scam centers and political rights concerns during his visit.
- Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to intensify efforts against transnational online scam networks, noting that criminal groups are evolving into decentralized cells. Authorities have already shut down over 670 illegal scam operations and are expanding international intelligence sharing, including with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss joint efforts against international online scam operations. The U.S. and Cambodia aim to combat scams causing billions in annual losses, with Cambodia hosting an international conference on cyber scams in September.
- FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss closer security cooperation against online scam operations. The UN estimated $114 billion in scam-related losses in the Asia-Pacific by 2025, with Patel also attending a U.S.-Thailand summit on the issue. Cambodia is hosting an international conference in September to combat cyber scams.
- FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss strengthening security cooperation against international online scam operations. The UN reported estimated Asia-Pacific scam losses of $114 billion by 2025, prompting cross-border efforts with Thailand and other nations to combat cybercrime linked to human trafficking and financial fraud.
- FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to discuss joint efforts against online scam operations. A UN report estimates $114 billion in scam-related losses for the Asia-Pacific by 2025, as criminals shift operations to evade law enforcement. Cambodia will host an international conference on combating cyber scams in September.
- Cambodia’s Supreme Court to rule on treason appeal of 2 journalists jailed for photos
Cambodia’s Supreme Court is set to rule on the treason appeal of two journalists, Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, who were sentenced to 14 years in prison for posting border clash photos. The case has drawn international criticism over judicial independence and freedom of speech.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun, suspending his prison sentence but barring him from politics. The ruling drew criticism from supporters and rights groups, who accused the court of government influence, while the government defended judicial independence.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun, restricting his political rights while suspending his prison sentence. The ruling drew criticism from supporters and human rights groups, who accused the court of aligning with government interests.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun, suspending his prison sentence but banning him from politics for five years. The ruling drew criticism from supporters and rights groups, who accused the government of suppressing dissent.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement of opposition politician in politically charged case
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, after he met with villagers displaced by government projects. The court suspended his prison sentence but banned him from politics for five years and restricted his travel for three years, a decision viewed as part of PM Hun Manet's government efforts to suppress criticism.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician in charged case
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, suspending his prison sentence but banning him from politics for five years and restricting travel abroad for three years. Supporters protested the decision, which was seen as part of government efforts to suppress criticism.
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party in Cambodia, is appealing his incitement conviction, which barred him from politics for four years. The conviction, part of a pattern of legal actions against critics, followed his meeting with villagers displaced by government projects. His supporters demand his release, citing tensions with Thailand and economic struggles.
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party in Cambodia, appealed his incitement conviction at the Supreme Court, arguing he was unfairly targeted for meeting villagers displaced by government projects. He faces a four-year prison sentence and a ban from political activities, with supporters demanding his release and accusing authorities of stifling dissent.
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
A prominent Cambodian opposition politician, Rong Chhun, sought a Supreme Court reversal of his incitement conviction, which barred him from politics. His appeal followed a conviction for inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government projects, with supporters alleging the government uses legal measures to suppress criticism.
- Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has initiated compulsory conciliation under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to resolve a maritime border dispute with Thailand over territory believed to contain natural gas. Thailand terminated a 25-year-old agreement to address overlapping claims, prompting Cambodia's legal action. Both nations emphasize resolving the issue through international law, though Thailand opposes third-party adjudication.