Heng Ratana

Heng Ratana

director Cambodia

Heng Ratana is the director general of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), an organization dedicated to clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, a country still plagued by the remnants of war. Recently, he made headlines by announcing a $4.4 million grant from China for a mine clearance project after American funding was suspended, highlighting the shifting geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
195,797
Power
1,412$
Sentiment
6.18
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Thailand 3 6.33 0.27% +0% 69,799,978 190,364 $505,000 1,377$
Serbia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 8,737,371 5,051 $55,000 32$
Montenegro 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 628,066 383 $5,500 3$
Totals 5 79,165,415 195,798 $565,500 1,412$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Thailand Thailand: Heng Ratana, the director of CMAC, confirmed that the temple was indeed attacked by MK-82 bombs dropped from the Thai F-16. 6

Thai Rath: กัมพูชาอ้างภาพหลักฐาน F-16 ไทย ทิ้งระเบิด MK-82 ตกใส่วัดในอุดรมีชัย

United States United States: Heng Ratana is the CMAC Director-General who commented on the tragic deaths of the toddlers. 3

CNN: Decades-old grenade kills two toddlers in rural Cambodia

New Zealand New Zealand: Heng Ratana commented on the ongoing issue of landmines in Cambodia despite the end of the war over 25 years ago. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Grenade explosion kills two Cambodian toddlers while they played in the dirt

Serbia Serbia: Heng Ratana is the director of the Cambodian Mine Action Center and commented on the ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance. 5

Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996: Eksplodirala granata stara 25 godina, dvoje dece poginulo: Užas u Kambodži

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Heng Ratana is the director general of Cambodian Mine Action Center and commented on the tragic incident. 5

The Guardian: Two toddlers in Cambodia killed by decades-old grenade that detonated | Cambodia