The Cambodian government has denied claims that it ordered African nationals to leave the country by the end of May, describing the reports as false and misleading
In a statement issued on Friday, May 29, the Ministry of Interior said media organisations based in Ghana circulated inaccurate information and insisted that no such immigration directive exists targeting Africans.
“The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia wishes to inform the national and international public that, recently, two media outlets based in the Republic of Ghana, published an English-language article entitled: ‘Cambodia Orders Africans with Expired Immigration Waivers to Leave by May 31, 2026’, accompanied by a falsified notice purportedly issued by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration,” the statement read.
Authorities in Cambodia firmly rejected the alleged document, stressing that it was not genuine.
The ministry further accused those behind the reports of deliberately spreading misinformation capable of damaging the country’s image on the international stage.
“The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia categorically rejects the fabrication of this public document and the dissemination of such false information,” the statement added.
“These publications are considered a deliberate attempt to distort facts, mislead international public opinion, and damage the reputation and image of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
“The Ministry would like to firmly clarify that Cambodia has never adopted any policy ordering African nationals to leave the country as falsely alleged in the fabricated reports,” the statement further read.
It also reaffirmed that the country remains open to foreigners who meet legal and immigration requirements, regardless of nationality.
“On the contrary, Cambodia has consistently welcomed all foreigners who fully comply with applicable legal requirements, including businesspersons, investors, tourists, and foreign workers, to enter and reside in Cambodia without any discrimination,” the statement noted.
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