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Members of civil society, government representatives, and journalists gather at a World Press Freedom day event in Phnom Penh on May 2, 2023. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

Civil Society Calls for VOD To Be Reinstated During Press Day Remarks

3 May 2023 9:06 AM|
Khuon Narim|

Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, civil society groups called on the government to allow the independent media outlet VOD to reopen, noting that the…

A man drives a motorbike by the Ministry of Information in Phnom Penh on March 24, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

Information Ministry Revokes Three Media Licenses Following Reports on Senior Official’s Role in Land Fraud

18 Mar 2023 12:04 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Correction: An earlier version of this article published on March 18, 2023 cited only two of three reasons raised by Information Ministry spokesperson Meas Sophorn…

A group of human right activists gather in front of VOD’s office in protest against the government’s decision to revoke VOD’s license on February 13, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Prime Minister Says VOD Shutdown Strengthens Journalism, Offers Reporters Government Jobs

14 Feb 2023 8:46 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Despite a wave of international concern over the shutdown of independent media Voice of Democracy (VOD), Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the outlet’s license…

A VOD reporter cries at her last day of work in the newsroom’s office on February 13, 2023. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Shutdown of VOD Undermines Press Freedom, Embassies and Civil Society Groups Warn

13 Feb 2023 7:50 PM|
Khuon Narim|

After the government shuttered independent media Voice of Democracy (VOD) on Monday, dozens of civil society groups decried the decision and numerous embassies warned the…

The office of VOD in Phnom Penh on February 12, 2023. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

Prime Minister Hun Sen Shuts Down Independent Media VOD

12 Feb 2023 11:00 PM|
Jack Brook|

Prime Minister Hun Sen announced the government will revoke the license for media outlet VOD in a Facebook post Sunday evening, after he previously demanded…

Preah Vihear provincial court in 2020. (Supplied)

Journalists Facing Extortion Charges, Tycoon Threats for Sensitive Stories

27 Dec 2022 9:11 PM|
Khuon Narim|

A journalist investigating deforestation remains in hiding after the Preah Vihear provincial court issued a warrant for his arrest in October on charges of extortion.

Participants raise their hands, chanting “Protect Human Rights, Protect Press Freedom,” during the Southeast Asia media conference in Phnom Penh on December 12, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

Southeast Asia Journalist Organizations Launch Regional Collaboration

13 Dec 2022 11:14 AM|
Khuon Narim|

Six Southeast Asian journalist organizations from five countries formed a regional partnership to combat increasing repression and deteriorating press freedom at a conference in Phnom…

Journalists cover a post-Asean summit press conference given by Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on November 13, 2022, in a photograph posted to the prime minister's Facebook page. VOD and VOA journalists were not permitted entry.

Ahead of 2023 Elections, Press Freedom Continues to Lag, CCHR Says

24 Nov 2022 6:28 PM|
Phon Sotthyroth|

Cambodia’s levels of freedom of expression, press and access to information remain low, and the work environment for journalists and human rights defenders is “increasingly…

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Tag: Press Freedom

Civil Society Calls for VOD To Be Reinstated During Press Day Remarks

Information Ministry Revokes Three Media Licenses Following Reports on Senior Official’s Role in Land Fraud

Prime Minister Says VOD Shutdown Strengthens Journalism, Offers Reporters Government Jobs

Shutdown of VOD Undermines Press Freedom, Embassies and Civil Society Groups Warn

Prime Minister Hun Sen Shuts Down Independent Media VOD

Journalists Facing Extortion Charges, Tycoon Threats for Sensitive Stories

Southeast Asia Journalist Organizations Launch Regional Collaboration

Ahead of 2023 Elections, Press Freedom Continues to Lag, CCHR Says

Indigenous Peoples Fear Loss of Lands After Passage of New Law

Candlelight Leader Rong Chhun Postpones Mass Protest After Hun Sen Threatens To Arrest Him

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Civil Society Calls for VOD To Be Reinstated During Press Day Remarks

Information Ministry Revokes Three Media Licenses Following Reports on Senior Official’s Role in Land Fraud

Prime Minister Says VOD Shutdown Strengthens Journalism, Offers Reporters Government Jobs

Shutdown of VOD Undermines Press Freedom, Embassies and Civil Society Groups Warn

Prime Minister Hun Sen Shuts Down Independent Media VOD

Journalists Facing Extortion Charges, Tycoon Threats for Sensitive Stories

Southeast Asia Journalist Organizations Launch Regional Collaboration

Ahead of 2023 Elections, Press Freedom Continues to Lag, CCHR Says

Indigenous Peoples Fear Loss of Lands After Passage of New Law

Candlelight Leader Rong Chhun Postpones Mass Protest After Hun Sen Threatens To Arrest Him

Koh Kong Families Settle Years-Long Land Dispute Involving U.K. Sugar Conglomerate

Interior Ministry Orders Siem Reap NGO to Stop Conference

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