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Two photos Falsely Linked to Recent Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Russia’s military operation in Ukraine continues to be rampant as the world is shocked by the situation that is happening in this country. Meanwhile, photos depicting the explosions and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening. This post was reacted with […]

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Scenes From A Documentary Film viral as Ukrainian Soldiers Departing to Fight Russia’s Invasion

As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a 30-second video clip was widely circulated on social media with a claim that it was a heartbreaking scene of Ukrainian soldiers hugging their loved ones before departing to join in the forces in their fight against Russia’s invasion. The video clip has been virally watched by social media […]

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Hsuehshan Tunnel Falsely Claimed to be in Thailand

When talking about Thailand, we will first think of Cambodia’s neighboring country, which has tourist attractions such as cities, islands, beaches, and especially the beautiful scenery and culture which are attracting tourists from all around the world to travel to this country. Meanwhile, a photo showing a long tunnel running through the forest was posted […]

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A Palestinian Girl Claimed as a Ukrainian Confronting a Russian Soldier

As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a short video was uploaded on social media yesterday, showing a young girl confronting soldiers. It was claimed that the video was a Ukrainian girl who angrily reacted to a Russian soldier. The claim has been widely shared on social media by Khmer-speaking Facebook users along with a […]

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Bodies of MH17 Falsely Claimed as Soldiers Killed in Ukraine-Russia Crisis

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, images, videos, and claims related to the crisis have been widely shared on social media. One of them is that a picture showing bodies covered by plastic and laid down on a road was posted on Facebook today. The claim author said the picture is bodies of Russian soldiers killed […]

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Russian Planes Falsely Claimed as Recently Flown Over Ukraine

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The news also covered global media and social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing planes flying over the skies has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that they were the Russian planes flying over Ukraine […]

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy’s visit to war zone last year falsely resurfaced on social media

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion into Ukraine yesterday, plugging its neighboring nation into chaos. A day later, a viral claim on social media said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took off his clothes and put on a military uniform to join with his country’s troops to fight against Russia’s invasion. The social media […]

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Has PM Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief Been Arrested by France?

From late January until early February, Cambodia’s opposition leader who lives in exile in France revealed on his Facebook page that France’s court issued a warrant to arrest Prime Minister Hun Sen’s bodyguard unit chiefs Hing Bunheang and Huy Piseth. Then, in the middle of February, a piece of news circulated on YouTube claimed the […]

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Photo Depicting Hun Manet Wearing Vietnamese Army Hat Altered 

Public announcement by Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, to support his son Hun Manet as Prime Minister Officials following him have issued a series of messages of support from all public and private institutions. The announcement also drew criticism from supporters and leaders from opposition parties as well on various social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing […]

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Has Ou Virak run an online campaign to end the use of ‘Yuon’?

Near the end of 2013, Ou Virak who was Executive Director of Cambodian Center for Human Rights at the time criticized Cambodia’s opposition leader Sam Rainsy over the use of ‘Yuon’ in his political speech. The human rights activist said the opposition’s political speech was a racial discrimination against Vietnamese. Nine years later, a picture […]

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A Car Flipped in England Falsely Claimed in Cambodia

Gasoline and diesel prices in Cambodia have been rising steadily since mid-October, with regular petrol now costing about 4,500 riels. This rising price of gasoline is becoming a hot topic and debate on social media with the posting of comics. Meanwhile, a photo showing a car flipped over the roof in the front yard of […]

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Photo Depicting Hun Sen Riding Cyclo with Ho Chi Minh Altered

Major national elections in Cambodia are approaching soon. Criticism and political verbal attacks have soon become a topic of debate among social media users. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen riding a cyclo with a former leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with mixed […]

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Photo Showing Hun Sen Licking Ballot Box Altered

As the national election approaches, photos and videos of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have come under fire which has been edited frequently and shared on many social media platforms.​ Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen licking a ballot box was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with […]

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Photo Showing Hun Sen and His Wife in Prison Uniform Altered

Photos of Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family are frequently edited and shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, and his wife, Bun Rany, in a prison uniform was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking […]

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