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Journalists and NGO officials attend a World Press Freedom Day event in Phnom Penh on Monday, May 2, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

On Press Freedom Day, Journalists Warn of Worsening Restrictions

2 May 2022 11:27 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Ahead of the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, some civil society groups say the press landscape of Cambodia has continued to deteriorate amidst official…

The three Mother Nature activists arrive at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for questioning, June 19, 2021. CamboJA/Panha Chhorpoan

United Nations urges government to protect civic spaces and independent media

19 Feb 2022 10:54 AM|
Khuon Narim|

On Thursday, the United Nations in Cambodia launched a project aimed at bolstering the country’s shrinking civic spaces, “Building back better through participation – enhancing…

UN special envoy Vitit Muntarbhorn speaks at a high-level webinar on press freedom, Phnom Penh, May 27, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

UN rights envoy raises concerns over controversial internet gateway law

27 May 2021 9:02 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

In his first speech since taking office in May, the UN’s newly appointed special rapporteur to Cambodia, Vitit Muntarbhorn, raised concern over a new law…

Unesco has raised concern over NagaCorp’s plans to build a resort and theme park near the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

NagaCorp resort development could degrade Angkor, Unesco warns

18 Feb 2021 8:52 PM|
Khy Sovuthy|

The “Angkor Lake of Wonder” - a $350-million dollar resort town to be built by NagaCorp just outside the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap…

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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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Workers from various sectors celebrate the 76th International Human Rights Day on December 8, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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People inside a heavily fortified compound in Takeo province, potentially linked to a nearby compound which was raided by police in October following reports of torture. December 4, 2024. (CamboJA/Coby Hobbs)

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Delegates gather for the plenary session. (Photo: UN Web TV)

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