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The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Sam Rainsy rallies overseas Cambodians to challenge Hun Sen amid Thai-Cambodian conflict
PHNOM PENH: Exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy uses Thai-Cambodian border clashes to mobilise nationalist movement and press for justice for fallen soldiers. Sam Rainsy (pic left), the long-time political rival of Hun Sen, has seized upon the Thai-Cambodian border clashes to stage a parallel nationalist campaign through the Cambodia National Resistance Council (CNRC), strategising to overthrow Hun Sen's regime. The former leader of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) re-emerged in the Cambodian political spotlight as the CNRC, under his leadership, issued a statement demanding the Cambodian government disclose key information to the public: Areas under Cambodian military control after the ceasefire; The number of military and civilian casualties; The number of displaced families; The number of workers returning from Thailand. The CNRC also called on Prime Minister Hun Manet's government to provide relief measures, employment, and debt alleviation for those affected. Rainsy launched the #TruthExpose campaign to demand justice for frontline soldiers who lost their lives. During the five-day conflict, CNRC leaders abroad expressed patriotic unity between 'overseas Cambodians' and 'Cambodians at home' in support of frontline troops. Initially, Rainsy appealed directly to Hun Sen to release Kem Sokha, the former CNRP leader jailed for 21 years on charges of treason and plotting with the United States to overthrow Hun Sen's government — a move Rainsy framed as a step towards reconciliation in facing foreign aggression. Hun Sen ignored the request, prompting Rainsy to publicly criticise him for concealing military death tolls. Most of the soldiers killed in combat were reportedly local troops, unlike the elite BHQ (Bodyguard Headquarters) unit — Hun Sen's personal guard — which was absent from the front lines. CNRC leaders used Facebook to post contrasting images of grassroots soldiers in sandals and the well-equipped BHQ forces. Meanwhile, 'overseas Cambodians' have used social media to raise funds for the families of fallen and injured soldiers and to act as a voice for families unable to contact their relatives on the front lines. The CNRC is an organisation of overseas Cambodians formed to restore full democracy to the country. It was founded by Mu Sochua (pic right), former CNRP deputy leader now based in the United States, together with Sam Rainsy, who lives in France. Seventeen years ago, Mu Sochua and Kem Sokha, a Cambodian-American, returned to Cambodia to co-found the Human Rights Party with US backing. This party later merged with the Sam Rainsy Party to form the CNRP, a new hope for Cambodians. Hun Sen later used 'lawfare' to force Rainsy into exile, in a bid to eliminate political rivals. Kem Sokha, who succeeded Rainsy as CNRP leader, was arrested for treason and accused of conspiring with the US. The CNRP was dissolved in 2018, prompting Mu Sochua and dozens of CNRP MPs to flee to Thailand before moving to the US. Since going into exile, Rainsy and Mu Sochua have long hoped to return to Cambodia, inspired by Rainsy's attempted 'Operation Kneel to the Homeland' in 2019. At that time, Rainsy announced on his Facebook page: 'On Saturday, Nov 2019, I will find a way to return to Cambodia, no matter what.' The plan was to mobilise Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand to walk to the Klong Luek border crossing in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, to escort Rainsy and former CNRP MPs back to Cambodia. Small groups of Cambodian workers in Rangsit and Pak Nam prepared to lead the way for his symbolic return. Rainsy arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Nove 8, 2019 from France, but was unable to leave the airport as then Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha arranged for him to be sent to Malaysia instead. Most recently, on Aug 9, 2025, Mu Sochua and Sam Rainsy held a Zoom meeting with CNRC leaders to discuss the causes of the Thai-Cambodian conflict and to set out a strategy to topple Hun Sen's regime. - The Nation/ANN
CTV News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Neighbourhood Block Parties offer the Sounds of London in Summer
The parties brought live music, free food and face painting to bring the community together. The soothing Sounds of Summer were all over the Forest City on Saturday with multiple neighbourhoods holding their annual Block Parties. On Sackville Street, the Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre (CNRC) was holding its fifth annual event. 'We have been living for the past 50 years or more and this is a day once a year that we just want to bring people out to celebrate who they are and celebrate the camaraderie of this community,' said Angie Woodcock, director of CNRC. 071925 St. James Street in London, Ont. was packed on Saturday July 19, 2025 for the 4th annual Carling Neighbourhood Association Block Party .(Brent Lale/CTV News London) 'This is a really resilient community and there's been struggles, there's been hardships and a lot of poverty. Today is just bringing community together.' There was live music all afternoon, as well as chalk drawings, balloon animals and food. MPP Teresa Armstrong provided cake and ice cream. 'In a community that sometimes beca use of transportation barriers, financial barriers, those are the extras that people can't bring home anymore because of the cost of food,' said Woodcock. 071925 Free ice cream provided by MPP Teresa Armstrong was a hit at the Crouch Block Party on Sackville Street on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) 'We've got donations from local partners who have provided snacks. Part of everything we do, there's always food involved.' The live music and dancing can make a big difference, even for one day. 'It's bringing a little bit of joy and laughter and making it accessible, because it's not always accessible.' A few kilometres southwest of Sackville Street, St. James Street was shut down between Adelaide and Elliott for the 4th annual Carling Block Party. 'We run a small neighborhood association in the Carling neighbourhood,' said Cherie Emms, president of the Carling Neighbourhood Association (CNA). 'We try to provide free, low-cost events and we use the funds from those events to host this free party. We kind of bounce it around the neighborhood.' 071925 Live music played at the Crouch Block Party on Sackville Street and had people dancing on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) The day included a Touch-a-Truck style event with both London Fire and London Police involved. There was a small car show, cirque show, games for kids and free food. It was all about community engagement. 'You need to know who your neighbours are,' said Emms. 'You need to love the community, support the community, build the community. That's what we're about.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aruna Holdings Acquires 80 Percent Stake in CNRC, $1B Investment Eyed
This article was first published on Rigzone here Private investment firm Aruna Holdings LLC has acquired an 80 percent ownership interest in Cunningham Natural Resources Corp. (CNRC). Under the agreement, CNRC has changed its name to Surya Oil and Gas Corp. and appointed a new board of directors and management. The deal also includes the licensing and deployment of Surya Energy Services' proprietary Kubera technology, CNRC said in a news release. The company said it plans to register with existing oil and gas partners in India for energy trading and investment opportunities later in the year. Additionally, CNRC said it is working on investment commitments of up to more than $1 billion, with up to $50 million earmarked for the development of existing and new wells for its subsidiary Cunningham Energy LLC in West Virginia, Texas and other states. CNRC's new board is led by Chairman Manish Patel, joined by new chief executive officer Hemal Rathod and Director Frank Kristan, who will provide continuity to the company's past operations and organization, according to the release. CNRC said its new management team is made up of industry veterans from the energy, healthcare, hospitality, banking and legal industries, 'collectively bringing over 100 years of aggregated expertise in emerging and established markets'. The company's president, Michael Gavenchak, is a former practicing attorney, business owner, and experienced operational executive. Ryan Cuningham, with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, will continue as general manager of the company's subsidiary, Cunningham Energy. Surya is part of the agreement due to its association with Aruna Holdings. Surya's Kubera technology 'provides cutting-edge hydrocarbon detection with far better effectiveness than any other technology available, redefining drilling efficiency with the success rates for new well drilling at an impressive up to 95 percent effectiveness,' according to the release. Take control of your THOUSANDS of Oil & Gas jobs on Search Now >> After an in-depth initial review of Cunningham's current leases, Kubera technology analysts have pinpointed 'significant opportunities' to expand and optimize resource extraction. The existence of dozens of Cunningham wells will reduce the costs to tap those reserves, since new wells will not need to be started in many cases, CNRC said. Kristan said, "Meeting with Surya's partners in New Delhi in April, cemented our shared vision for a future where advanced technology and strategic investments drive the energy sector forward. We are excited to leverage Kubera's proven capabilities to capitalize on the rich potential of our leases and contribute to a transformative era in natural resource development'. Rathod said, "Aruna's participation in CNRC and the company's new management team positions CNRC at the forefront of technological advancement in oil and gas exploration. Surya's Kubera™ technology is a game changer, and this partnership signifies a huge leap forward for both CNRC and Surya as we work to maximize growth, asset potential and revenue, while supporting the ambitious targets of Mission 500'. Mission 500, a strategic trade initiative launched in the year by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to increase trade from $190 billion to $500 billion by 2030 and includes a focus on energy investments, according to the release. To contact the author, email More From The Leading Energy Platform: Cyprus Announces New Gas Discovery in Block 10 Great British Energy Gets Permanent CEO How Close Did Iran Come to Shutting Strait of Hormuz? Who Is The World's Top Natural Gas Consumer? >> Find the latest oil and gas jobs on <<
