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September 15
Cambodia Defends Sanctioned Tycoon, Citing Political Motives
KiripostCambodia has defended tycoon Ly Yong Phat, sanctioned by the US for human rights abuses, claiming political motivation and highlighting his economic contributions. The US Treasury's action targets Ly, his conglomerate and businesses for alleged forced labour17 hours ago | ភាសារខ្មែរCambodia decries US sanctions against one of its top tycoons implicated in forced labor
AP / Cambodia Daily1 day ago | ភាសារខ្មែរU.S Sanctions Tycoon Ly Yong Phat Over Human Trafficking, Online Scam
Camboja News / Khuon Narim1 day ago | ភាសារខ្មែរCambodia says US sanctions against tycoon unjust, politically motivated
Straits Times1 day ago | ភាសារខ្មែរMinistry: US sanctions on tycoon Ly Yong Phat and L.Y.P. Group “unjust”
Phnom Penh Post / Niem ChhengCambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has expressed “deep regret” over what it described as the “unjust” decision by the US Department of the Treasury (USDT) to impose sanctions on business tycoon Ly Yong Phat and several enterprises in the country.1 day ago | ភាសារខ្មែរThe Sanctioning of Ly Yong Phat: Milestone or Mirage?
The Diplomat / Jacob Sims2 days ago | ភាសារខ្មែរUS plans to sanction prominent Cambodians linked to scam factories
Reuters / Cambodia Daily2 days ago | ភាសារខ្មែរ