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Phnom Penh

August 12, 2022
How Phnom Penh Can Recapture Its Mid-Century Glory
By Oung Ty Keithya
Once regarded as the "jewel of Asia," Cambodia's capital has since become a byword for sprawl and shambolic planning.

September 02, 2020
Comrade Duch, Chief Khmer Rouge Executioner, Dies at 77
By Sebastian Strangio
His trial and conviction demonstrated both the potential, and limits, of international justice.

October 25, 2019
Confronting Cambodia’s Waste Management Challenge
By David Hutt
The country, especially its capital, has long had a problem with waste that needs to be addressed.

September 19, 2019
Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?
By David Hutt
A recent move warrants attention given the government’s previous positions.

December 28, 2016
Peering Into Hong Kong’s Dark Side
By Jonathan DeHart
The Diplomat speaks with street photographer Jonathan van Smit, whose stark images reveal life on Hong Kong’s fringe.

November 03, 2016
Does Cambodia Really Care About Its Disabled?
By David Hutt
The evidence suggests that more attention needs to be given to the problem.

June 29, 2016
Going Nowhere Fast: The Plight of Phnom Penh’s Traditional Transport Workers
By Laurie Parsons
The struggle of cyclo drivers exemplify Cambodia’s deepening inequality.

September 26, 2015
Phnom Penh, City Interrupted
By Kris Hartley
With a troubled past, Cambodia’s bustling capital is today a naturally occurring marvel.

June 08, 2015
Is Cambodia’s Evolution Just a Mirage on the Mekong?
By Poppy McPherson
A new photo-book catalogs Cambodia’s growth and transition, painting a complex picture of progress.

July 19, 2013
Sam Rainsy Return Raises the Stakes in Cambodian Election
Sam Rainsy arrived in Phnom Penh today to great fanfare. Could he unseat Hun Sen?

July 03, 2013
Cambodian Rulers Dogged by Pre-Election Jitters
Hun Sen’s party is resorting to myriad techniques to disrupt opposition prior to national elections.

May 29, 2013
Beyond I Am Super Student: Cambodia’s Drug Problem
Cambodia is slowly coming to terms with a serious drug problem.
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