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Cambodia press freedom

The Release of Mech Dara: Speaking Truth to Power

The Release of Mech Dara: Speaking Truth to Power

By Jacob Sims
Strong international pressure plus U.S. concessions have forced the hand of Cambodia's kleptocratic elite.

Cambodian Court Refuses Bail For Detained Journalist Mech Dara

Cambodian Court Refuses Bail For Detained Journalist Mech Dara

By Sebastian Strangio
The 36-year-old, whose reporting has linked powerful businesspeople to the country's online scamming industry, is reportedly suffering from a number of health problems.
What’s Wrong With Calling Hun Sen ‘Despicable’?

What’s Wrong With Calling Hun Sen ‘Despicable’?

By David Hutt
In clamping down so hard on the speech of its citizens, the Cambodian government only reveals the depth of its insecurities.

Rights Orgs, Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of Cambodian Journalist

Rights Orgs, Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of Cambodian Journalist

By Sebastian Strangio
Mech Dara, who has earned global plaudits for his work on online scam syndicates, has been charged with "incitement" over a series of social media posts.

The Arrest of Mech Dara (Part I): Repression and Retaliation

The Arrest of Mech Dara (Part I): Repression and Retaliation

By Jacob Sims
How one journalist’s plight reveals the need for global solidarity against criminal autocracy in Cambodia.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

End of an Era as the Phnom Penh Post Closes Its Doors

End of an Era as the Phnom Penh Post Closes Its Doors

By Luke Hunt
“With the advent of AI… we are in very scary, uncharted waters,” says co-founder Michael Hayes.

Aren’t Cambodia’s Journalists Tired Of Being Spoken Down To?

Aren’t Cambodia’s Journalists Tired Of Being Spoken Down To?

By David Hutt
The country's government views the press as an adjunct of power.
Cambodia’s Thin-Skinned Princelings Are Forcing Newspapers Out Of The Country. It Isn’t All Bad.  

Cambodia’s Thin-Skinned Princelings Are Forcing Newspapers Out Of The Country. It Isn’t All Bad.  

By David Hutt
Given the perils of producing meaningful journalism within Cambodia, the future of the country's media might well lie abroad.

Meta Watchdog Calls for Suspension of Cambodian Leader’s Facebook Account

Meta Watchdog Calls for Suspension of Cambodian Leader’s Facebook Account

By Sebastian Strangio
The firm's independent Oversight Board said that a January speech by PM Hun Sen, in which he threatened to "beat up" his opponents, violated its policy on violence and incitement.

Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry

Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry

By Sebastian Strangio
The closure of Voice of Democracy has prompted a wave of condemnations from Western governments. Will actions follow?

Cambodian News Organization Closes Following PM Hun Sen’s Order

Cambodian News Organization Closes Following PM Hun Sen’s Order

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader accused Voice of Democracy, one of the country's few independent news sources, of harming the "dignity and reputation" of the Cambodian government.
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