Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Abhisit government lacks political maturity - Cambodia

Cambodia yesterday lashed out at the Thai government over an allegation of taking control of the Thai-owned air-traffic-control company.

Meanwhile, a detained employee of the company confessed to a Cambodian court yesterday about leaking ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's flight information to a Thai diplomat.

Cambodian authorities temporarily controlled Cambodia Air Traffic Service (CATS) operations for national-security reasons until the case of its employee, Siwarak Chotipong, who has been accused of spying, comes to an end, a statement in Phnom Penh said.

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Contrition all a sham, victims say

Kaing Guek Eav, wearing a sweater given to him by his relatives, listens to closing statements given by civil party lawyers Monday. The prosecution is scheduled to give closing statements today. (Picture)

JUDGES should not be fooled by the partial confessions and feigned contrition Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, has employed in a bid to downplay the savage crimes he committed as Tuol Sleng prison commandant, civil party lawyers argued Monday during the first round of closing statements in the Khmer Rouge tribunal’s first case.

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Japanese investors on tour in Cambodia

A delegation of Japanese investors has arrived in Cambodia to learn about the country's economic potentialities and investment opportunities, official news agency AKP reported on Tuesday.
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Cambodian PM highlights NGOs' contribution to country's development

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday highlighted the contribution of the civil societies and non governmental organizations that have participated in restoration and the development of the country with the government. (Read More...)

Anti-Corruption Law Moves Ahead

A widely anticipated anti-corruption law will be passed next month, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Tuesday.

The law, which has been in draft stage for more than 10 years, must be passed by Dec. 11, Hun Sen said.

Donors have been pushing for the law for years, threatening to withdraw funding and aid if the government did not move forward with its passage, and civic groups and government critics say it is long overdue.

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