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Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country that began a democratic transition in the 1990s following decades of conflict. However, Hun Sen has been premier since 1998 and maintains one-party rule using authoritarian tactics.

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Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Scam Factories in Myanmar: Cyber Slavery

Thousands of people are forced to scam people online from factories in Southeast Asia.

A ferry carries passengers across the Mekong River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

A ferry carries passengers across the Mekong River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Cambodia rulers pin reputation on contentious canal project

Once constructed, most of Cambodia's imports and exports will no longer need to be transported via Vietnam.

Cambodian Prime minister Hun Manet and his wife Pich Chanmony

Cambodian Prime minister Hun Manet and his wife Pich Chanmony

Cambodia starts work on China-funded canal

The canal will link the Mekong river to the Gulf of Thailand, in hopes to reduce reliance on Vietnamese ports.

An environmental activist is escorted by police near the courthouse where ten members of an environmental group faced trial

An environmental activist is escorted by police near the courthouse where ten members of an environmental group faced trial

Cambodia clamps down on environmental activists

Observers warn of threats to civil society after environmentalists were convicted of conspiring against the state.

Tourists gather to watch the sun rise over the Angkor Wat temple complex

Tourists gather to watch the sun rise over the Angkor Wat temple complex

Cambodia evicts Angkor Wat locals

Will the famous Angkor Wat temple complexes in Cambodia soon only be for tourists? DW asked the locals who live there.

A boy is seen walking with a cow along the highway that runs from Vientiane, Laos, to Sihanoukville, Cambodia in Si Phan Don, Laos

A boy is seen walking with a cow along the highway that runs from Vientiane, Laos, to Sihanoukville, Cambodia in Si Phan Don, Laos

Can a green transition save the Mekong River?

A race for resources and energy has put the Mekong's future in jeopardy. Sustainable projects are now offering new hope.

A Chinese naval vessel in a port in Cambodia

A Chinese naval vessel in a port in Cambodia

China builds strategic South China Sea foothold in Cambodia

Experts say Beijing is building up Cambodia as a strategic foothold close to the highly contested South China Sea.

Chinese naval personnel line up in front of their warship dock at the port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Chinese naval personnel line up in front of their warship dock at the port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia

China sends warships for massive drill with Cambodia

China and Cambodia will deploy their ships near the Gulf of Thailand as part of the ongoing "Golden Dragon" drills.

A damaged military truck is pictured following an explosion at an army base in Kampong Speu province

A damaged military truck is pictured following an explosion at an army base in Kampong Speu province

Cambodia: 20 soldiers killed in army base blast

An ammunition explosion has claimed the lives of 20 Cambodian soldiers, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Hun Sen applauding at a public event

Hun Sen applauding at a public event

Cambodia: Ex-dictator Hun Sen returns as chief of Senate

Hun Sen handed power to his son last year after ruling Cambodia for nearly four decades. Now, he is staging a comeback.

Hun Manet

Hun Manet

What is left of Cambodia's political opposition?

As Hun Manet continues in his father's footsteps, exiled Cambodian activists vow continued opposition.

Hun Sen

Hun Sen

Cambodia: Hun Sen's dynasty consolidates grip on power

Cambodia's ruling party has won the Senate election, paving the way for strongman Hun Sen to act as its president.

Cambodian police pictured in Phnom Penh

Cambodian police pictured in Phnom Penh

Cambodia: Taiwanese streamers jailed for fake kidnapping

A Taiwanese influencer has posted elaborate videos pretending to be kidnapped and then escaping his captors in Cambodia.

Buddha protected by the Naga at the Guimet Museum, Museum of Asian Arts, France (2013)

Buddha protected by the Naga at the Guimet Museum, Museum of Asian Arts, France (2013)

Will Europe ever return 'looted' Asian artifacts?

There is growing pressure on European museums to return artifacts taken from Southeast Asia during colonial times.

Angkor Wat temples, seen here, is in in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap and is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia

Angkor Wat temples, seen here, is in in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap and is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia

Cambodia: Amnesty alleges 'mass evictions' at Angkor Wat

Amnesty said UNESCO was failing to protect people who were being forcibly evicted in the name of protection of site.

The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia

The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia

What's ailing Cambodia's tourism industry?

The country, famous for the ruins of Angkor, has yet to see its tourism sector recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

This undated photograph, released by Right Livelihood, shows members of the Cambodian environmental activist group Mother Nature Cambodia in action.

This undated photograph, released by Right Livelihood, shows members of the Cambodian environmental activist group Mother Nature Cambodia in action.

Cambodia bars Right Livelihood winners from travel to awards

A court in Cambodia denied three environmentalists permission to make the trip to receive the "Alternative Nobel Prize."

Hun Manet waves to the camera shortly before being appointed as Cambodia's new Prime Minister

Hun Manet waves to the camera shortly before being appointed as Cambodia's new Prime Minister

Cambodia: Lawmakers elect Hun Manet as new prime minister

The unanimous parliamentary vote marks the end of an almost four-decades long rule of his father, Hun Sen.

Hun Manet attending a ceremony of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces at the Defense Ministry in Phnom Penh

Hun Manet attending a ceremony of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces at the Defense Ministry in Phnom Penh

What to expect from Cambodia's new 'dynastic' prime minister

After almost 40 years, Cambodia has a new prime minister — the outgoing prime minister's son.

Hun Manet greets supporters

Hun Manet greets supporters

Will Cambodia's new government improve EU ties?

As Hun Sen steps down after decades in power, Europe is waiting to see if there are any big changes on the horizon.

Hun Manet smiles and waves

Hun Manet smiles and waves

Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new leader

Hun Sen, who has ruled the country for nearly four decades, is passing the baton to his eldest son.

Hun Sen of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP)

Hun Sen of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP)

Cambodia's Hun Sen to step down, hand power to son

Hun Sen has ruled the Southeast Asian country for almost four decades.

Hun Manet, a son of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

Hun Manet, a son of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

Cambodia's Hun Sen sets stage for son's succession

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is expected to ensure a dynastic succession to his eldest son after Sunday's vote.

Prime Minister Hun Sen claps

Prime Minister Hun Sen claps

Cambodia's ruling party claims victory in one-sided election

Hun Sen, after almost 40 years in power, is set to win another victory after banning opposition and stifling dissent.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), holds his ballot before dropping it into a ballot box at a polling station in Takhmua in Kandal province

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), holds his ballot before dropping it into a ballot box at a polling station in Takhmua in Kandal province

Cambodia to hold elections with few doubts over outcome

Cambodia is holding elections this Sunday, but the outcome will be no surprise.

Cambodia I Hun Manet

Cambodia I Hun Manet

Cambodia to hold elections with few doubts over outcome

Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party is certain to win after nearly four decades in power.

Cambodian Premier Hun Sen

Cambodian Premier Hun Sen

Cambodia: Hun Sen holds control of media ahead of election

With media still restricted, Cambodia's authoritarian prime minister faces little opposition in the upcoming election.

Cambodia Parliament

Cambodia Parliament

Cambodia lawmakers who boycott election face ban from office

Opposition lawmakers who were considering a boycott of the election are set to be banned from running for office.

Former President of Cambodia National Rescue Party, Kem Sokha, waves from his car in front of his house in Phnom Penh

Former President of Cambodia National Rescue Party, Kem Sokha, waves from his car in front of his house in Phnom Penh

Cambodia: Is Kem Sokha sentence a step toward tyranny?

A Cambodian court has convicted the leader of the country's only viable opposition party of treason.

Kem Sokha

Kem Sokha

Cambodia: Opposition leader found guilty of treason

Critics say the trial was designed to keep him out of an upcoming election.

A person holds a test tube labelled "Bird Flu"

A person holds a test tube labelled "Bird Flu"

Bird flu: 11 year-old girl dies in Cambodia

After a girl died from bird flu in Cambodia, health officials urged parents to keep their children away from poultry.

Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen (1st R, front) attends the extraordinary congress of Cambodian People's Party (CPP) in Phnom Penh

Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen (1st R, front) attends the extraordinary congress of Cambodian People's Party (CPP) in Phnom Penh

Cambodia's ties with West threatened by media clampdown

News outlet VOD was closed after mistakenly naming the prime minister's son as the signatory of a foreign aid document.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen stands in front of a mic.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen stands in front of a mic.

Cambodia shuts down one of its last independent news outlets

Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest serving dictators, shut down VOD for allegedly slandering is son.

Belgium EU ASEAN Summit officials

Belgium EU ASEAN Summit officials

Survey: EU's influence surging in Southeast Asia

A survey finds more people in Southeast Asia prefer to engage with the EU, amid US-China rivalry in the region.

Firefighters and rescue workers gather at the site of a fire in Poipet, Cambodia

Firefighters and rescue workers gather at the site of a fire in Poipet, Cambodia

Fire at Cambodian casino-hotel kills 19

The fire started on the ground level but swiftly spread through the multi-story structure, according to reports.

US President Joe Biden greets local US embassy staff upon arrival in Cambodia's Phnom Penh International Airport on November 12

US President Joe Biden greets local US embassy staff upon arrival in Cambodia's Phnom Penh International Airport on November 12

Biden works on ASEAN relations as Xi meeting looms large

Joe Biden is in Cambodia for the ASEAN summit, addressing the bloc's leaders, and promising US commitment.

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo start his working agenda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, by visiting the Royal Palace of Cambodia

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo start his working agenda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, by visiting the Royal Palace of Cambodia

ASEAN agrees on East Timor but Myanmar crisis clouds summit

After waiting more than a decade, East Timor will now be able to attend meetings en route to gaining full membership.

Textile workers at a factory in Cambodia

Textile workers at a factory in Cambodia

Europe's economic woes hit Southeast Asian exporters

Dampened European spending on retail goods is expected to come down hard on Asian production centers.

Black and white image of skulls and bones

Black and white image of skulls and bones

Will final Khmer Rouge ruling end dark chapter?

Cambodians are debating whether justice has been achieved by the Khmer Rouge tribunal.

Khieu Samphan wearing face mask

Khieu Samphan wearing face mask

Cambodia: Tribunal upholds conviction of Khmer Rouge leader

A war crimes court in Cambodia has handed down its last verdict regarding the murderous 1975-1979 Khmer Rouge regime.

This symbolic image of modern slavery shows a hopeless man in a cage

This symbolic image of modern slavery shows a hopeless man in a cage

Cambodia: Human trafficking crisis driven by cyberscams

Via online scams, foreign nationals are trafficked to Cambodia, where they are subject to torture and even death.

Cambodia| ASEAN

Cambodia| ASEAN

Pelosi's Taiwan visit and Myanmar overshadow ASEAN summit

The execution of activists in Myanmar and US House Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan are overshadow the meeting.

Seng dressed as the Statue of Liberty

Seng dressed as the Statue of Liberty

Cambodia: Opposition lawyer convicted of treason

US-Cambodian lawyer Theary Seng appeared at the Cambodian court dressed as Lady Liberty.

Military officials dig with shovels

Military officials dig with shovels

Is China building a military base in Cambodia?

The China-funded redevelopment of a Cambodian naval base has raised concern.

Vice President of Candlelight Party, Son Chhay, attends a campaign rally for the upcoming local elections

Vice President of Candlelight Party, Son Chhay, attends a campaign rally for the upcoming local elections

Cambodia's elections: Hope for a new opposition party?

A reformed opposition party could dent the ruling party's near monopoly on commune seats at Cambodia's local elections.

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Does Cambodia have a viable opposition?

DW speaks to exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy.

Global 3000 | Kambodscha Tempel

Global 3000 | Kambodscha Tempel

Cambodian temples in need of tourists

Guides and hotels are desperately waiting for visitors to return to Angkor Wat, Cambodia's most important attraction.

Jinghong hydropower plant in on the Mekong River, China

Jinghong hydropower plant in on the Mekong River, China

Water wars — or environmental peacebuilding?

With drought hitting communities around the world, can shared water resources be a source of peace as well as conflict?

Cambodian flag on a laptop screen

Cambodian flag on a laptop screen

Cambodia to implement 'firewall' despite glitches

Cambodia is looking to imitate China's internet restrictions but it has already run into technical issues.

Kem Sokha (R), former leader of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), speaks to the media in Phnom Penh

Kem Sokha (R), former leader of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), speaks to the media in Phnom Penh

EU criticized for 'inaction' against Cambodia government

Since the dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, the government has jailed hundreds of opposition activists.