Cambodia denies African expulsion order

The Cambodian government, through its Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria)>>> and Malaysia — Immigration Department of Malaysia>>>, has vehemently denied circulating reports claiming it ordered all African nationals to leave the country by May 31, 2026. Officials described the viral notice as fake and misleading, clarifying that no such policy targeting Africans or any other foreign nationals has been introduced. The fabricated document, which falsely attributed signatures to Lt. Gen. Som Sopheak>>> and Gen. Sar Sokha>>>, was widely shared on social media and reported by several media outlets, including some based in Ghana>>>. The government warned that the false report was designed to create unnecessary panic and damage Cambodia>>>'s international image, urging the public to rely only on verified government communications. This clarification is expected to reassure the growing African community in Cambodia>>> involved in education, tourism, and business.