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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|
Léa Peruchon|

“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.

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.

Mech Dara, a journalist, arrives at Phnom Penh Municipal Court for further questioning on October 23, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Journalist Mech Dara Apologizes to Government, Asks For Incitement Case to Be Dropped

23 Oct 2024 11:05 PM|

UPDATE: (8:50 a.m) Dara’s lawyer, Duch Piseth, confirmed this morning that he will submit another bail request for Dara today following Dara’s public apology last night, after the court denied the initial request last week.

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Imprisoned Journalist Mech Dara Seeks Bail Due to Health Issues, Calls for His Release Continue

11 Oct 2024 7:53 PM|

Mech Dara, the award-winning Cambodian journalist recently imprisoned by authorities on incitement charges, plans to request bail on account of health-related conditions, according to his lawyer.

Representatives of media organizations and police officers impart information on challenges and cooperation during a panel discussion on October 7, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Women Journalists Seek Police Understanding, Cooperation; Media Groups Stress Value of Access to Information Law

8 Oct 2024 4:34 PM|

The Women’s Media Centre of Cambodia (WMC) held a dialogue on October 7 between police officers and women journalists to address challenges and strengthen cooperation between both parties. Media associations believe that these efforts will improve with the passing of the draft law on Access to Information, which will specify the places and information accessible to journalists.

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|

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.

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.

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

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

Journalist Mech Dara Apologizes to Government, Asks For Incitement Case to Be Dropped

Imprisoned Journalist Mech Dara Seeks Bail Due to Health Issues, Calls for His Release Continue

Women Journalists Seek Police Understanding, Cooperation; Media Groups Stress Value of Access to Information Law

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

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