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Cambodia has crushed media freedom along with political opposition as the world’s longest-serving ruler, Hun Sen, sets up dynasty.

Conviction of journalist who livestreamed 2020 protest goes against local and international law, legal group says

Government Failing to Investigate Violence Against Journalists, Rights Groups Say 05 May 2021 VOA Khmer FILE- Journalists gather at a polling station where Cambodia's Prime Minister and President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Hun Sen will cast a vote during a general election in Takhmao, Kandal province, Cambodia July 29, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring Share share PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA —  The Cambodian government must investigate and punish perpetrators of crimes and violence against journalists, civil society groups said after releasing a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day on M...

Cambodia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva released a document titled “Cambodia Human Rights Situation II” to provide “factual and legal clarifications” for its actions “to shield law-abiding citizens” against dissidents.

Sentencing of Journalist, Rappers in Cambodia Signal Dire State of Free Expression Sentencing of Journalist, Rappers in Cambodia Signal Dire State of Free Expression PEN America today said sentences for rappers Kea Sokun and Long Putheara, as well as journalist Sok Oudom indicate that Cambodia treats artists and reporters as criminals rather than professionals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 24, 2020 (New York, NY) — PEN America today said the prison sentence for two Cambodian rappers is an unjust and politically-motivated attempt to chill artistic expression that displeases the government. ...