Illegal logging denied in Mondulkiri province
Mondulkiri agriculture dep. denies it allowed private firms to transport timber.
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Activist urges government to battle all levels of corruption
A prominent anti-corruption activist urges the gov’t to properly address corruption.
Vehicles, money given to wildlife activist Ben Devis
The Cambodian Red Cross donates a car, two scooters and cash to activist Ben Devis.
Conservationist set to receive $20k per year
The Environment Ministry on Sunday handed a $20,000 check to an American activist in Preah Vihear province for his conservation efforts.
New wave of Myanmar youth activists look beyond Suu Kyi
Myanmar youth activist and television host Thinzar Shun Lei Yi would once have called herself one of Aung San Suu Kyi’s greatest fans. Now, she is one of her most vocal critics.
Activist asks UN to review EU-Vietnam timber deal
An environmental bid to the UN to oppose the EU-Vietnam timber trade deal.
Royal pardon returns freedom to activist
Prominent land activist Tep Vanny has been reunited with her family after two years in jail and plans to continue her fight for displaced Boeng Kak villagers.
Tep Vanny to continue activism
Following her release from prison, land activist Tep Vanny vowes to continue fighting for the Boeng Kak community.
Paris Peace Accords are still important for Cambodia
Srun Srorn, a social media influencer and a peace activist, says it is high time that the spirit of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords be revived.
Rights group demands Tep Vanny’s release
A Justice Ministry official dismisses demands to release land rights activist Tep Vanny.
After painful search, Syrians learn detained relatives are long dead
“That’s it? You’re sure he’s dead?” Seven years had passed with no news, but Salwa could hardly believe her nephew, a Syrian activist arrested in 2011, had been dead the last five.
LDP activist questioned over attack
Police in Romeas Hek arrest an activist with the League for Democracy Party for allegedly assaulting a political rival.
Activist blocked from W-Cup match
An Iranian activist blocked from a World Cup match in Russia after demonstrating against her country’s ban on women.
Woman journalist abducted
A Pakistani woman journalist and rights activist openly critical of the military and alleged meddling in politics was abducted, two of her colleagues said, and one suggested she was detained by the military.
Woman rights activist released
Saudi Arabia releases veteran women’s rights activist Aisha al-Manea following her arrest last week with several other activists.
Sidelined by judicial intimidation
Land rights activist Um Sophy has turned to raising chickens after being forced to cease her Lor Peang community protests.
Thailand frees journalist jailed for royal insult
A high-profile Thai activist in jail vows to keep pressing his call for democracy.
What Bill Cosby faces once in prison
Bill Cosby, used to the high life as one of America’s biggest stars, will likely see his entourage of aides replaced by an inmate.
Six years on, Chut Wutty family still seeking justice
The family of late environmental activist Chut Wutty and NGOs call to seek justice .
BILLION riel donation spree
Glamorous Parisian Chalek Dounia, activist, world citizen and president and founder of French-based NGO Donnons Leur une Chance ( Give Them a Chance), holes up in the presidential suite of the Park Hyatt in Siem Reap.
YouTube attacker was vegan activist who accused tech firm of discrimination
The woman identified as the attacker at YouTube’s headquarters is a vegan blogger.
Activist jailed while attempting to file appeal
Banteay Meanchey Court jails an activist who represented people locked in land disputes.
From garbage picker to union president
Far Saly rose from the dumps to become a prominent labour rights activist.
Malaysian court jails, fines artist for his clown caricature of PM Najib
A Malaysian artist and prominent opposition activist was jailed for a month.
Rights defenders urge charges to be dropped
Unions and NGOs call for an end to the prosecution of Moeun Tola.
Land dispute activist arrested
A representative of villagers in a land dispute in Anlong Veng district is arrested for alleged property damage.
Vietnam blogger jailed for 14 years
A court in central Vietnam jails a prominent environmental blogger for 14 years for abusing his democratic freedom.
China’s ‘Super Vulgar Butcher’gets 8-years
China sentenced an activist known by the online pseudonym “Super Vulgar Butcher” to eight years in prison.
Opposition activist loses second appeal
Activist Ouk Pich Samnang remains guilty of an attempted march to Hun Sen’s house.
Thai activist jailed for posting news story
A Thai activist sentenced to two and a half years for sharing a BBC article on Facebook.
