The Phnom Penh Municipal Court opened a hearing in a criminal case involving the alleged attempted rape of a three-year-old child (age at the time of the incident) On November 19, 2025. Present at the hearing were the child victim’s…
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The Phnom Penh Municipal Court opened a hearing in a criminal case involving the alleged attempted rape of a three-year-old child (age at the time of the incident) On November 19, 2025. Present at the hearing were the child victim’s…
The Takeo Provincial Court, on October 22, 2025, convicted a 52‑year‑old former chief monk from Wat Smoang Pagoda of sexual assault against children and sentenced him to two years in prison. The court also ordered the defendant to pay 4,000,000 riel (approximately USD 1,000) in compensation to two plaintiffs. The case stems from complaints first […]
The Provincial Court in Takeo, on September 9, continued hearings in a child sexual abuse case against the accused monk, involving three underage boys. The defendant did not appear, though his defense counsel was present. All child victims attended the session and provided testimony. The children were supported by a counselor from LICADHO. Despite the […]
APLE representatives joined the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection under the theme ‘Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment to…
The Police Academy of Cambodia launched a new training manual on Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) and kicked off…
Cambodia has taken a major step in the fight against cybercrime by signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime at a ceremony co‑hosted…
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