International Community (12th Jan – 16th Jan. 2026)
| Cambodia and Thailand are among 75 countries on a new list of nations which the US Department of State has paused the processing of all immigrant visa applications. The department claimed that migrants from each of the 75 countries “take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates”. https://bit.ly/3LNNN2n ; The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) conducted an inspection tour of the situation in local villages in Sra-em commune, Choam Ksant district, Preah Vihear province. They also visited the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple, which was damaged by Thai attacks during the recent fighting. https://bit.ly/4jIwX1w ; North Macedonian Vladanka Andreeva returns to Cambodia after her UNAIDS post to succeed former UN Resident Coordinator Jo Scheuer, bringing with her 25 years of experience in international development, humanitarian coordination, strategic advocacy and partnership. https://bit.ly/3NnYf0Y ; The Chinese embassy in Cambodia on Monday (Jan 12) warned of crimes and job scams targeting Chinese citizens, following cases of kidnapping and unlawful detention in the Southeast Asian country. https://bit.ly/4bsEkrB ; US Assistant of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Michael George DeSombre told Prime Minister Hun Manet of the US’ commitment to push for de-escalation and resumption of the bilateral border demarcation process amid ceasefire |
