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Ouk Mao, an environmental reporter based in Stung Treng province, was charged with incitement and public defamation. Photo taken on May 19, 2024. (CamboJA/Men Chanthy)

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Environment Journalist Ouk Mao Charged with Incitement, Public Defamation After Reporting on Deforestation

19 May 2025 7:17 PM|
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Online journalist Ouk Mao, who reports on environmental issues and illegal deforestation in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, was charged with incitement and public defamation, the Stung Treng Provincial Court confirmed on May 19.

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Environment Journalist Ouk Mao Charged with Incitement, Public Defamation After Reporting on Deforestation

19 May 2025 7:17 PM|

Journalists interview a source in Phnom Penh on April 23, 2025. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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RSF Report: Cambodia’s Press Freedom Score Drops Further But Gov’t States Real Situation is “Very Good”

2 May 2025 7:54 PM|

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Cambodia 161 out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, which is a further drop from 151 in 2024, reflecting a deteriorating media landscape, according to its report released a day before World Press Freedom Day.

The Voice of America office in Phnom Penh, picture taken in November, 2024. (Photo Supplied)

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Communities, Unions Saddened and Fear Loss of Voice After Trump Cuts Funds to VOA, RFA, Puts Staff On Leave

17 Mar 2025 8:39 PM|

Independent radio stations, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), have been suspended unexpectedly, raising concern among advocates of press freedom, unionists, and civil society in Cambodia. The termination is likely to affect press freedom and democracy in Cambodia, however government representatives have minimized the effect.

In November 2024, Chhoeung Chheng denounced the authorities' passivity in the face of deforestation on this plot of land to the west of the Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary. – Credit: Gerald Flynn

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In Cambodia, The Death of A Journalist Highlights The Secrecy Shrouding Environmental Crimes

21 Feb 2025 8:04 AM|

“He wanted to protect the forest.” Chey Yeun has tears in her eyes as she points to the small altar in the room where our interview is taking place. A cremation urn, a few offerings and a photo: this is all she has left of the man with whom she shared 37 years of her life.

Gerald Flynn interviews community forest patrollers in Chhaeb-Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary while investigating illegal logging in 2023. Photo courtesy of Chasing Deforestation / Mongabay.

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British Environmental Journalist Denied Entry, Blacklisted in Cambodia

4 Feb 2025 11:52 AM|

A British investigative journalist who has spent five years in Cambodia reporting on deforestation and other environmental issues has been banned from reentering the country.

Family members of slain journalist Chhoeung Chhoeng hold his funeral at his home in Nokor Thom district, Siem Reap province, on Dec. 8, 2024. (Supplied)

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Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

10 Dec 2024 4:50 PM|

Media groups are demanding swift justice after journalist Chhoeung Chhoeng was shot dead covering forest crimes in Siem Reap province, with his suspected killer now in custody and questions over possible surgery delays.

Women’s Affairs Minister Ing Kantha Phavi speaks at the annual media forum on gender equality, themed the “Role of media in promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women" at Raffles Le Royal on December 5, 2024. (CamboJA/ Sovann Seypich)

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Media Told to Be Respectful When Reporting Gender-based Issues

6 Dec 2024 5:17 PM|

The Ministry of Women's Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and UNESCO, organized an annual press forum on gender equality, highlighting the role of the press in promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women. In line with that, gender experts called on the media to adhere to professional codes when reporting on women and vulnerable people.

Journalists cover the release of journalist Mech Dara from Kandal provincial prison on October 24, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Intl Forum Demands Action on Unpunished Crimes Against Cambodian Journalists; Formerly Jailed Journalist Weighs in

1 Nov 2024 10:09 PM|

The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) has called on the Cambodia government to end impunity for crimes against journalists, while also raising concern over the authorities’ use of incitement charges to target media workers, citing formerly jailed journalist Mech Dara.

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Environment Journalist Ouk Mao Charged with Incitement, Public Defamation After Reporting on Deforestation

Environment Journalist Ouk Mao Charged with Incitement, Public Defamation After Reporting on Deforestation

RSF Report: Cambodia’s Press Freedom Score Drops Further But Gov’t States Real Situation is “Very Good”

Communities, Unions Saddened and Fear Loss of Voice After Trump Cuts Funds to VOA, RFA, Puts Staff On Leave

In Cambodia, The Death of A Journalist Highlights The Secrecy Shrouding Environmental Crimes

British Environmental Journalist Denied Entry, Blacklisted in Cambodia

Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

Media Told to Be Respectful When Reporting Gender-based Issues

Intl Forum Demands Action on Unpunished Crimes Against Cambodian Journalists; Formerly Jailed Journalist Weighs in

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Environment Journalist Ouk Mao Charged with Incitement, Public Defamation After Reporting on Deforestation

Environment Journalist Ouk Mao Charged with Incitement, Public Defamation After Reporting on Deforestation

RSF Report: Cambodia’s Press Freedom Score Drops Further But Gov’t States Real Situation is “Very Good”

Communities, Unions Saddened and Fear Loss of Voice After Trump Cuts Funds to VOA, RFA, Puts Staff On Leave

In Cambodia, The Death of A Journalist Highlights The Secrecy Shrouding Environmental Crimes

British Environmental Journalist Denied Entry, Blacklisted in Cambodia

Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

Media Told to Be Respectful When Reporting Gender-based Issues

Intl Forum Demands Action on Unpunished Crimes Against Cambodian Journalists; Formerly Jailed Journalist Weighs in

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