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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|
Seoung Nimol|

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.

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Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

10 Dec 2024 4:50 PM|

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.

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.

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Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

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

Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight

Mech Dara’s Lawyer Requests Court To Return His Belongings

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

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Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

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

Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight

Mech Dara’s Lawyer Requests Court To Return His Belongings

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

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