But critics say the move seeks to ease international pressure and won’t resolve the country’s political crisis.
Observers call the move an attempt to divide exiled CNRP leader Sam Rainsy and former party chief Kem Sokha, now detained in Cambodia.
The independent outlet will continue delivering content online from outside the country.
Observers doubt sincerity of promises to relax restrictions on media and politics, calling them ploys to avoid threatened trade sanctions.
Experts say the proposal is meant to avoid international sanctions and does not go far enough.
Interior Minister says old laws are not effective as Cambodia struggles with rampant illegal logging.
Prime Minister Hun Sen says the move will allow greater freedom for organized labor, but critics say he’s trying to avoid EU trade restrictions.
He hadn't wanted to do so 'at the time,' the prime minister tells a gathering of Cambodian workers.
They will be sent back to China without being brought to trial in Cambodia.
The operation is unlicensed and is reducing fish stocks in a local stream, they say.
William Heidt says Prime Minister Hun Sen must roll back restrictions to improve ties with the US.
He calls the reports part of a ‘disinformation campaign’ and says a base would violate the constitution.
Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan committed genocide against ethnic Vietnamese, a judge rules.
Reasoned judgments allow parties to prepare for higher appeals and promote transparency, CCHR says.
The group says land marked for their relocation lacks the infrastructure to support them.
Only those legally in the country will be resettled, with the rest sent back to Vietnam, a government spokesman says.
The groups highlight a dispute in Preah Vihear province connected to a government land concession.
