Tag: shutdown

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

After VOD Shutdown, Hostility Against Reporters

21 Feb 2023 4:40 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

Following the government-ordered shutdown of VOD last week, the outlet has been the subject of vulgar social media memes and its reporters continue to face…

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…