Civil Society (23rd – 27th June 2025 )
| Despite accepting compensation to move from their land, nine Samrong Tbong villagers from Boeung Tamok appeared in court on June 26 for their seventh hearing to defend against a criminal charge following a canal protest in February last year. They denied using violence and urged the court to drop the charge. https://bit.ly/45GmzlS The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defence of Human Rights (LICADHO) has expressed concern over delays in reforms to the domestic violence law (DVL), warning that its stagnation endangers survivors’ safety. https://bit.ly/3TgSMsz The question whether Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand will return home to better jobs and livelihood remains uncertain amid escalating tensions. Workers who returned to their hometown told Kiripost they still prefer to be in Thailand on the basis of better livelihood instead of prioritising security and safety. Meanwhile, analysts fear a shortage of suitable work for returning migrants during an economic slowdown https://bit.ly/3HXkpEL The Chamkar Mon district authority has extended the deadline for 12 households in the Samaki Rong Roeurng community to look for rental homes or new locations before eviction takes place. However, the residents insist that they will not leave as the compensation of $1,000 to $4,000 is not adequate. |
