Cambodia Issues Fresh Statement On Ordering Africans To Leave
The Cambodian government has denied accusations that it has ordered all African nationals living on its territory, including Kenyans, to leave by May 31.
The correction comes hours after numerous media sites reported a false ‘official notification’ claiming that Cambodia’s Immigration Department has ordered all African nationals to leave the country by May 31, 2026.
The bogus notice stated that all Africans living in Cambodia were forced to leave the country within the specified time frame or face arrest and prosecution under the country’s immigration regulations.
“Any foreign national who enters, remains or is found in Cambodia from June 1, 2026, will be arrested at the airport or at any location,” the fake notice alleged.
It went on to specify that illegal immigrants found in violation of the directive would be subjected to a two-year jail term and a fine of Ksh1 million or both.
A False Report Told Africans to Leave Cambodia by May 31. Immigration Says No Such Order Exists.
A forged notice circulating online told African nationals in Cambodia, naming Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Uganda, that their immigration waiver ends May 31 and that anyone found in… pic.twitter.com/L8ttSGjXKR— Jacob in Cambodia 🇺🇸 🇰🇭 (@jacobincambodia) May 29, 2026
However, the Cambodian government, on Friday, May 29, issued a formal clarification terming the document as fake, urging members of the public not to fall for the allegations.
In a press statement released by the General Department of Immigration under the country’s Ministry of Interior, the government said the reports were completely untrue and warned the public against spreading misinformation.
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The department specifically referenced online publications carrying headlines suggesting that Cambodia had ordered Africans to leave the country, stating that such reports did not originate from its government.
“It is fake news fabricated to distort the situation and mislead domestic and international audiences,” Ministry of Interior Spokesperson Touch Sokhak clarified.
While addressing the rumour, the Cambodian government urged its citizens and foreign nationals to rely only on official government communication channels for immigration-related information.
The fake notice has since caused concern among many Africans, including students, workers, and businesspeople who are currently living in Cambodia.
Cambodia hosts several African nationals involved in education, trade, tourism, and small businesses who are now assured of a continued stay in the Asian Country.
Cambodia Issues Fresh Statement On Ordering Africans To Leave
