Cambodian fisherman Sles Hiet lives at the mercy of the Mekong: A massive river that feeds tens of millions but is under threat from the Chinese dams cementing Beijing's physical - and diplomatic - control over its Southeast Asian neighbours.
The 32-year-old, whose ethnic Cham Muslim community live on rickety house boats that bob along a river bend in Kandal province,Read more
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday urged authorities and armed forces to beef up security during the lunar New Year celebrations, which starts from April 13 to 16.
"It is the obligations of the authorities at all levels and all types of armed forces to protect the people during the New Year celebrations," he said in a speech duringRead more