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A portrait of Mech Dara in the Cambodia Daily newsroom, taken in 2012. Photo by Lauren Crothers.

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International Outcry Grows Over Arrest of Journalist Mech Dara, Demands for Immediate Release

2 Oct 2024 8:06 PM|
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The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh and 49 local and international NGOs have called on the Cambodian government to immediately release local journalist Mech Dara following his arrest and pre-trial detention over an incitement charge, which took place over the past two days.

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International Outcry Grows Over Arrest of Journalist Mech Dara, Demands for Immediate Release

2 Oct 2024 8:06 PM|

Mech Dara, an independent journalist based in Phnom Penh, as seen in a photo shared on Facebook.

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Journalist, Noted for Scam Compound Coverage, Arrested

1 Oct 2024 3:00 PM|

UPDATE: Dara has been charged with "incitement to disturb social security" over his social media posts from September and has been placed in pre-trial detention at Kandal provincial prison, according to Phnom Penh Municipal Court spokesperson Y Rin. The charge falls under Articles 494 and 495 of Cambodia’s Criminal Code.Note: This article was updated at 6:00 p.m on October 1, 2024, based on information provided by Phnom Penh Municipality Court spokesperson Y Rin.

Information Minister Neth Pheaktra speaks at a press conference to launch the Charter for Professional Journalism on August 6, 2024, a photo post on the Ministry of Information’s Facebook.

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UN Calls for Suspension Of Cambodia’s Journalism Charter, Ministry Says It Devalues Industry’s Consensus

14 Sep 2024 7:45 AM|

Independent UN experts on Thursday called for the suspension of Cambodia’s newly issued Charter for Professional Journalism and urged a thorough review to reform it to ensure that it aligned with international human rights standards.

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New Professional Journalism Charter Speedily Implemented Only Days After Input Deadline

7 Aug 2024 7:04 PM|

The Ministry of Information seemingly rushed the promulgation of the Charter for Professional Journalism on Tuesday, only days after the deadline for input by media associations with just a few suggestions included.

Journalists cover an event in Phnom Penh on June 26, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Journalist Associations Rush To Submit Input on Draft Journalism Charter Amid Tight Deadline

3 Aug 2024 11:38 AM|

Friday marked the deadline for the submission of feedback on the draft Charter for Professional Journalism to the Ministry of Information, 10 days after a…

Facebook page of RFA, VOD and The Cambodia Daily drew overwhelming comments

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“Strategic, Systematic Operations” Set Up To Attack Independent Media

30 Jul 2024 9:50 PM|

The Facebook pages of three independent foreign-based media outlets have been criticized on social media by groups dressed in military uniforms and accounts with one or two photos. These groups allegedly used insulting language, accusing the outlets of foreign service and spreading fake news.

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra presents the draft of charter for professional journalism on July 24, 2024. (Ministry of Information’s Facebook)

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Mixed Reactions on Information Ministry’s Consultation on Draft Charter for Professional Journalism

25 Jul 2024 11:09 AM|

The Ministry of Information held a consultation with some 200 media associations and journalists on the draft charter for professional journalism on Wednesday. While several associations backed the charter albeit with limited input, others requested for more time to review it.

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Cambodian Journalists Face Legal Intimidation; Use of Criminal Law Instead Of Press Law

16 Jul 2024 9:43 PM|

In Cambodia, “legal intimidation remains a major concern” for journalists covering sensitive topics, according to Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) in its latest quarterly monitoring report on the journalism situation in the country.

International Outcry Grows Over Arrest of Journalist Mech Dara, Demands for Immediate Release

International Outcry Grows Over Arrest of Journalist Mech Dara, Demands for Immediate Release

Journalist, Noted for Scam Compound Coverage, Arrested

UN Calls for Suspension Of Cambodia’s Journalism Charter, Ministry Says It Devalues Industry’s Consensus

New Professional Journalism Charter Speedily Implemented Only Days After Input Deadline

Journalist Associations Rush To Submit Input on Draft Journalism Charter Amid Tight Deadline

“Strategic, Systematic Operations” Set Up To Attack Independent Media

Mixed Reactions on Information Ministry’s Consultation on Draft Charter for Professional Journalism

Cambodian Journalists Face Legal Intimidation; Use of Criminal Law Instead Of Press Law

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