Cambodia
Opinion
Asylum seekers
Dumping asylum seekers in old killing fields: an Australian original
As Britain continues its plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, remember that Australia spent millions attempting to send its unwanted refugees to Cambodia.
- by Tony Wright
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Not allowed: Cambodia tells Penny Wong that China can’t access naval base
Cambodia has denied new claims China’s military will have access to the Ream Naval Base, despite a ground-breaking ceremony attended by Chinese officials.
- by Chris Barrett
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China relations
‘Concerning’: Albanese alarmed at China’s plans for Cambodian naval base
The prime minister called on Beijing to be “transparent about its intent” for the base on the Gulf of Thailand.
- by Chris Barrett and Eryk Bagshaw
China to begin construction of PLA military base in Cambodia this week, Western officials say
The establishment of a Chinese naval base in Cambodia is part of Beijing’s strategy to build a network of military facilities around the world in support of its aspirations to become a true global power, the officials said.
- by Ellen Nakashima and Cate Cadell
‘Appalling’: Australia blasted over support of Hun Sen regime
Australia has been slammed for backing a human rights watchdog in Phnom Penh that critics say will be used by as a propaganda tool by the Cambodia strongman.
- by Chris Barrett
Who controls you? Which party do you vote for?
The Cambodian Prime Minister has already “zoom-bombed” an opposition meeting, now from next month the country will filter all online content China-style.
- by Charles McDermid
Citing too much Chinese influence, US clips Cambodia’s wings
A notice in the US Federal Register said developments in Cambodia were “contrary to US national security and foreign policy interests”.
- by Elaine Kurtenbach
Cambodia’s strongman takes pot shot at Australia on ‘overdue’ vaccines
Hun Sen has questioned when Australia will deliver on a pledge of 2 million Pfizer doses, saying he will buy more from China if they don’t turn up.
- by Chris Barrett
Cambodia confronts The Met with spreadsheet of ‘looted antiquities’
The country says dozens of “highly significant” items were plundered from Khmer shrines between 1970 and 2000 before being donated or sold to the New York museum.
- by Tom Mashberg
Opinion
Foreign relations
Cambodia 30 years on: time for Australia to act again
There are no fig-leaves left - Cambodia cannot now be described as anything other than a dictatorship. Australia must raise its voice for democracy there.
- by Gareth Evans
The kids aren’t all right: School closures leave lost generation
In south-east Asia, schools have been closed for as long as 18 months due to the pandemic but as some finally reopen, many children will not return.
- by Chris Barrett