This topic covers Cambodia’s framework for public security and defence, including national security policy, policing, border control, military administration, civil protection, emergency preparedness, and the governance of institutions responsible for public order and territorial integrity. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, institutional reforms, interagency coordination, and official security or defence initiatives. This page provides structured, long-term monitoring of official developments in Cambodia, helping users follow evolving governance arrangements, regulatory direction, and implementation activity across public security and defence institutions.
The General Department of Immigration reported the deportation of 1,556 foreign nationals of 21 nationalities from Cambodia between 16 and 19 March 2026. The operation included 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities, and was carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Interior leadership.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications concluded a three-day workshop on disseminating digital government knowledge to civil servants in Phnom Penh. The program focused on digital literacy, AI and deepfake threats, protection of government data, and daily cyber hygiene practices to strengthen Cambodia’s digital government resilience.
The National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet instructed police forces to continue operations against online scam crimes in line with directives from Prime Minister Hun Manet. He emphasized professional conduct, ethical standards, and active cooperation with relevant agencies, stating that operations will continue beyond the Khmer New Year period to restore Cambodia’s international reputation.
Between 16–19 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 1,556 foreign nationals of 21 nationalities from Cambodia for various immigration and related offenses. The group includes 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities, as well as others involved in illegal border crossing, staying without passports, using fake visas, and working without authorization.
APSARA National Authority announced preparations to welcome large numbers of domestic and international tourists for the upcoming Equinox sunrise event at Angkor Wat. The authority has arranged order and tourism officers to manage pedestrian flows, maintain environmental cleanliness, and ensure safety during the three-day period from 19–23 March 2026.
Kampong Speu provincial police, led by the provincial police commissioner, inspected a rented house in Samraong Tong district and detained six Indonesian nationals suspected of involvement in online scam activities. The operation followed national directives to eradicate technology-based fraud originating from Cambodia and applied Sub-Decree No. 03 on security management at locations where foreigners reside and gather.
On 19 March 2026, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, chaired by National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, decided to accept the draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud for review and study. The Standing Committee also prepared to bring amendments to the Law on the Election of Members of the Senate for discussion at a forthcoming plenary session.
On 17 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration directed the continued deportation of 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities in Malai district, Banteay Meanchey. Of these, 457 individuals were deported via the Bavet International Border Police Post in Svay Rieng and 319 via the Trapaing Sre International Border Police Post in Kratie.
On 17 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 776 Vietnamese nationals associated with online scam activities, following their arrest in Banteay Meanchey province. The group was removed via the international border checkpoints of Bavet in Svay Rieng and Trapeang Sre in Kratie under Cambodia’s strict legal measures against technology-driven crime.
The Ministry of Health convened a national workshop in Phnom Penh to review 2025 progress on Cambodia’s implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) using the WHO State Party Self-Assessment Annual Reporting (SPAR) tool. Participants assessed national core capacities for detecting, notifying, and responding to public health risks and emergencies, identified gaps and challenges, and prepared the 2025 SPAR submission and recommendations for the 2026 reporting cycle.
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