Thursday, 25 June 2009

The Phnom Penh Post News in Brief


In Brief: Sihanouk beats 3rd cancer in Beijing

Written by NETH PHEAKTRA
Thursday, 25 June 2009

Chinese doctors have cured King Father Norodom Sihanouk of his third bout of cancer (Lymphoma B) after months of medical care, the former monarch said in a statement issued Monday. "My third cancer Lymphoma B has completely departed," wrote the 87-year-old. "With the friendship, fraternity, generosity and the science of the glorious People's Republic of China, my three successive cancers have been successively and completely cured." Sihanouk did not give a date for his likely return to Cambodia.

In Brief: Belgian NGO to wind up operation

Written by SEBASTIAN STRANGIO
Thursday, 25 June 2009

The Belgian branch of Medicins sans Frontieres will close up its operations in Cambodia at the end of July, according to Country Director Philippe Berneau, who said the decision was made by the group's head office in Brussels for operational - not financial - reasons. "Today, Cambodia is a stable country for us and we feel there are more urgent needs in other countries," he said. He added that the French branch of Medecins sans Frontieres would continue its operations in the Kingdom.

In Brief: Group 78 to hold public negotiation


Written by MAY TITTHARA
Thursday, 25 June 2009

Residents of Phnom Penh's Group 78 community who face eviction are set to hold a press conference at their site today, where they will invite City Hall officials to hold compensation negotiations with residents. Lim Sambo said the community wanted to hold the talks as a group to avoid being bullied by government officials. "I have invited City Hall officials to attend the meeting, and if they don't come, it's up to them," he said. Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Mann Chhoeun could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

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