AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNCLOS Maritime Dispute: Cambodia welcomed the appointment of Australian diplomat Katrina Cooper as Chairperson of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Conciliation Commission, saying the process could help resolve Cambodia–Thailand maritime differences and unlock overlapping oil and gas resources. Military & Governance: Prime Minister Hun Manet signed a sub-decree laying out procedures for Cambodia’s mandatory military service law, including registration rules, a two-year service period for men, and allowances—while civil society warns about transparency and fair application. Cambodia–US Security Ties: Hun Manet said Cambodia and the US will restart long-delayed joint military exercises in 2027, framing Angkor Sentinel as a “bridge” to rebuild defence cooperation. Online Scams & Justice: The US Embassy reaffirmed support for Cambodia’s online-scam crackdown, urging prosecution of masterminds and offering technical assistance tied to the Law on Combating Online Scams. Trade & Tariff Evasion Watch: A new US report on a “shadow transshipment network” again flags Cambodia as part of a wider set of countries accused of helping China evade Trump-era tariffs. Women in Local Politics: CPP leader Hun Sen directed parties to place at least one woman in an electable commune/sangkat position nationwide, alongside targets for women to reach 50% of commune clerk posts by 2050. Decentralization Scrutiny: In Kampong Chhnang, three senior officials were removed over irregularities in a commune-funded infrastructure project, renewing debate over whether decentralization oversight systems are keeping up.
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