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Online Publisher, Two Others Charged for “Mocking” the Army Amid Cambodia-Thai Border Dispute

2 Jun 2025 7:35 PM|
Khuon Narim|

An online publisher and two others have been charged with three criminal charges, related to the impact on the morality of the army, including a comment to discriminate against the force. The trio have been placed in pretrial detention in Prey Sar prison.

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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Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight

31 Oct 2024 9:16 PM|

Cambodian journalism associations are calling for an independent press council—similar to those in other ASEAN countries—to strengthen ethical standards and improve safety for journalists.

Mech Dara prays and seeks blessing for good luck at a pagoda after he was released on bail on October 24, 2024. (CamboJA/Seoung Nimol)

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Mech Dara’s Lawyer Requests Court To Return His Belongings

28 Oct 2024 4:52 PM|

Award-winning journalist Mech Dara’s lawyer, Duch Piseth, filed a request at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on October 28 to retrieve Dara’s possessions following his release on bail last week.

Mech Dara, a journalist, was released on bail from Kandal provincial prison on Thursday, after his apology last night to Senate president Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Award-Winning Journalist Mech Dara Released on Bail After Public Apology

24 Oct 2024 6:50 PM|

Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist, was released on bail from Kandal provincial prison on October 24 at 12 p.m, following his public apology for posting fake news. He expressed uncertainty about continuing his journalism career, stating that he needed time to recover both physically and mentally.