The Phnom Penh Post - ENGLISH: “Cambodia's mangroves under threat” plus 9 more

The Phnom Penh Post - ENGLISH: “Cambodia's mangroves under threat” plus 9 more


Cambodia's mangroves under threat

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 08:07 PM PST

121205_01Cambodia's vital southern mangrove systems are choking as rising sea levels, agitated by climate change and sand dredging, inundate them with sand.

Buddha statue finds sanctuary in National Museum

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:42 PM PST

121205_03A statue in Phnom Penh's Sambor pagoda was stolen and recovered so many times that the monks decided to offer it to City Hall for keeping it in the National Museum.

Three arrested and 10 rescued in hair salon bust

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:26 PM PST

Anti-trafficking police busted a Phnom Penh hair salon believed to be a front for prostitution and human trafficking.

Military police officer held following nightclub gunfire

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:25 PM PST

A military police officer was arrested and his accomplice is on the run after they went on a drunken rampage at a club in Pursat province's capital.

Soldiers stealing rice in Battambang province, villagers allege

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:13 PM PST

A coalition of local and military police and villagers confronted four troops, accusing them of stealing harvests.

Slain Cambodian loggers sent home by Thailand

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:08 PM PST

Thai authorities repatriated the bodies of the two Cambodians allegedly involved in illegal logging activities who were shot to death by Thai forces.

Opposition party calls for land concession tax raise

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:07 PM PST

121205_06Opposition party whip Son Chhay reiterated his call for the government to raise taxes on economic land concessions from $5 to $7 a hectare.

Two men found carrying nearly 6,000 meth pills

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:51 PM PST

Two men suspected of drug trafficking were sent to the Stung Treng Provincial Court after being arrested in possession of just under 6,000 methamphetamine pills.

Police Blotter: 5 Dec 2012

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:46 PM PST

A 35-year-old woman is in critical condition after being viciously attacked by her ex-husband while napping in a hammock.

Nex-t Apparel factory sues employees for damage

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:46 PM PST

Nex-t Apparel has filed a lawsuit against its workers for smashing factory windows, bikes and other items during their ongoing strike.

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