Thailand's Failure to Protect Refugees Amidst Murder and Deportations
The murder of Cambodian dissident Lim Kimya in Bangkok on January 7th, 2025, and the potential deportation of 48 Uighur refugees highlight Thailand's ongoing failure to protect political refugees, raising concerns about its human rights record despite its recent UNHRC membership.
Thailand's Failure to Protect Refugees Amidst Murder and Deportations
The murder of Cambodian dissident Lim Kimya in Bangkok on January 7th, 2025, and the potential deportation of 48 Uighur refugees highlight Thailand's ongoing failure to protect political refugees, raising concerns about its human rights record despite its recent UNHRC membership.
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48% Bias Score
Confession in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure
A Thai national confessed to the premeditated murder of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP, in Bangkok on January 11th; a Cambodian accomplice is also being sought, amid accusations against former leader Hun Sen, while the French government condemned the killing of its citizen.
Confession in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure
A Thai national confessed to the premeditated murder of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP, in Bangkok on January 11th; a Cambodian accomplice is also being sought, amid accusations against former leader Hun Sen, while the French government condemned the killing of its citizen.
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36% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant Issued for Gunman in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Politician
Bangkok police issued an arrest warrant for a gunman who fatally shot Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya on Tuesday; police believe the shooting was a contract killing and are searching for an accomplice; the murder occurred amid threats from Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen against political...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Gunman in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Politician
Bangkok police issued an arrest warrant for a gunman who fatally shot Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya on Tuesday; police believe the shooting was a contract killing and are searching for an accomplice; the murder occurred amid threats from Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen against political...
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36% Bias Score
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Bangkok
Former Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday evening near Khaosan Road, prompting Thai police to issue an arrest warrant for a suspected gunman with a financial criminal record, potentially a former Thai marine, amid concerns of political assassinat...
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Bangkok
Former Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday evening near Khaosan Road, prompting Thai police to issue an arrest warrant for a suspected gunman with a financial criminal record, potentially a former Thai marine, amid concerns of political assassinat...
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52% Bias Score
Koh Kood Dispute: Energy, History, and Family Ties Fuel Territorial Conflict
The island of Koh Kood in Thailand is claimed partially by Cambodia due to differing interpretations of a 1907 treaty; both countries want to exploit its potential oil and gas reserves, causing rising tensions despite personal ties between ruling families and past compromise attempts.
Koh Kood Dispute: Energy, History, and Family Ties Fuel Territorial Conflict
The island of Koh Kood in Thailand is claimed partially by Cambodia due to differing interpretations of a 1907 treaty; both countries want to exploit its potential oil and gas reserves, causing rising tensions despite personal ties between ruling families and past compromise attempts.
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44% Bias Score
Cambodia's Economy to Grow Despite Real Estate Downturn
Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 and 6.3 percent in 2025, driven by the garment sector, manufacturing, and tourism; however, the real estate sector experienced a downturn with approved property development projects declining by 29.1 percent year-on-year during the first e...
Cambodia's Economy to Grow Despite Real Estate Downturn
Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 and 6.3 percent in 2025, driven by the garment sector, manufacturing, and tourism; however, the real estate sector experienced a downturn with approved property development projects declining by 29.1 percent year-on-year during the first e...
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40% Bias Score
Cambodia's Virachey National Park: Biodiversity Survey Reveals 9 New Species, Urgent Conservation Needs
A biodiversity survey of Cambodia's Virachey National Park, published Tuesday, revealed nine species new to the country and documented threatened species like the Sunda pangolin and clouded leopard, highlighting threats such as deforestation and the need for stronger park management and conservation...
Cambodia's Virachey National Park: Biodiversity Survey Reveals 9 New Species, Urgent Conservation Needs
A biodiversity survey of Cambodia's Virachey National Park, published Tuesday, revealed nine species new to the country and documented threatened species like the Sunda pangolin and clouded leopard, highlighting threats such as deforestation and the need for stronger park management and conservation...
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24% Bias Score
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Thailand
Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French opposition politician, was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 26, 2023, in what authorities believe was a contract killing linked to his criticism of Cambodia's government. A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Thailand
Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French opposition politician, was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 26, 2023, in what authorities believe was a contract killing linked to his criticism of Cambodia's government. A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested.
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36% Bias Score
Cambodian Opposition Figure Assassinated in Bangkok
A former Cambodian opposition parliamentarian and French citizen, Lim Kimya, was shot dead in Bangkok on Tuesday by an unknown assailant on a motorcycle; Thai police are investigating, while human rights groups cite this as a significant escalation of transnational repression.
Cambodian Opposition Figure Assassinated in Bangkok
A former Cambodian opposition parliamentarian and French citizen, Lim Kimya, was shot dead in Bangkok on Tuesday by an unknown assailant on a motorcycle; Thai police are investigating, while human rights groups cite this as a significant escalation of transnational repression.
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44% Bias Score
Cambodian Opposition MP Assassinated in Bangkok
A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen, Lim Kimya, was shot dead in Bangkok on Tuesday, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the assassination and raising concerns about political repression in Cambodia.
Cambodian Opposition MP Assassinated in Bangkok
A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen, Lim Kimya, was shot dead in Bangkok on Tuesday, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the assassination and raising concerns about political repression in Cambodia.
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44% Bias Score
USS Savannah's Cambodia Visit Signals Evolving U.S.-Cambodia Relations
The USS Savannah, a U.S. Navy ship, arrived in Cambodia's Sihanoukville for a five-day visit, the first in eight years, signaling improved relations despite concerns over Cambodia's ties with China and the expansion of the Ream Naval Base.
USS Savannah's Cambodia Visit Signals Evolving U.S.-Cambodia Relations
The USS Savannah, a U.S. Navy ship, arrived in Cambodia's Sihanoukville for a five-day visit, the first in eight years, signaling improved relations despite concerns over Cambodia's ties with China and the expansion of the Ream Naval Base.
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56% Bias Score
Six Endangered Mekong Catfish Caught, Offering Hope for Species' Survival
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish were caught and released in Cambodia, offering hope for the species' survival after a recent population decline of 80% due to overfishing and dam construction. The discovery, involving collaborative efforts with local fishermen, provides crucial data fo...
Six Endangered Mekong Catfish Caught, Offering Hope for Species' Survival
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish were caught and released in Cambodia, offering hope for the species' survival after a recent population decline of 80% due to overfishing and dam construction. The discovery, involving collaborative efforts with local fishermen, provides crucial data fo...
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20% Bias Score