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Instruction: Responsible dissemination and sharing of information on social media networks and prevention of fake news

On 27 December 2025, the Ministry of Information issued an instruction on responsible dissemination and sharing of information on social media networks and prevention of fake news.The Ministry of Information would like to advise the public and professionals in the field of journalism to continue ...

Ministry of Information

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Instruction: Stop the dissemination and sharing of social media content that originates from Thailand or lacks a legitimate source

On December 23, 2025, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Information issued an instruction on stopping the dissemination and sharing of social media content that originates from Thailand or lacks a legitimate source.In the current situation caused by Thailand’s invasion of ...

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and Ministry of Information

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Joint statement on new Prakas lacks consultation, further restricts media freedom

On 15 December 2025, 21 media and civil society organizations issued a statement expressing dismay over the Ministry of Information’s new Prakas on “Qualifications and Journalistic Professionalism” and recent changes to press card requirements. The groups stated that these measures—which include mandatory letters of “good ...

Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)

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Press release: Club of Cambodian Journalists organizes a mission to report on the plight of civilian IDPs caused by the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict

On 11 December 2025, the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) issued a statement informing that due to the worsening Cambodia-Thailand border conflict since 7 December 2025, which resulted in at least 11 civilian deaths and 74 injuries (including journalists), the Thai military’s attacks have also ...

Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ)

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CMAA​ statement on​ recent​ unsubstantiated Thai​ allegations​ concerning border​ mine​ incidents

On 25 November 2025, the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) issued a statement firmly rejecting recent unsubstantiated allegations in the Thai media regarding newly laid mines, emphasizing that no official joint verification or technical evidence has been presented through the agreed-upon bilateral ...

Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA)

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Press release on workshop on “Cambodia Data Exchange (CamDX) Ecosystem” for all private sectors who want to join the membership

On 1 October 2025, Techo Startup Center, which is the Cambodia Data Exchange (CamDX)’s operator, released a public announcement on organizing the first workshop on “Cambodia Data Exchange (CamDX) Ecosystem”. The workshop was attended by around 150 participants from relevant ministries, the private sector, and ...

Techo Startup Center

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Press release on the latest situation in the situation at the Cambodian-Thai border

On 9 June 2025, Ministry of National Defense issued a press release on the latest situation in the situation at the Cambodian-Thai border.The Ministry of National Defense calls on the public and journalists to use only information from clear sources, especially official information from the ...

Ministry of National Defense

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Press release on Child Rights Organizations train Cambodian journalists on safeguarding and child-sensitive reporting

On 22 May 2025, the Child Rights Organizations issued a press release on the organization train Cambodian journalists on safeguarding and child-sensitive reportingWhile guidelines for ethical and child-sensitive reporting exist, many journalists may not be fully familiar with safeguarding principles, especially when covering complex and ...

Children's Rights Organization

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Notification on the use of the national domain name ".kh"

On 18 February 2025, Ministry of Information issued a notification on the use of the national domain name “.kh”.In order to establish the official identity of individuals or legal entities on the internet, increase business confidence for customers or partners, and especially provide convenience for ...

Ministry of Information

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New release on blocking access to websites and IP addresses associated with the aforementioned illegal massages and contents

On 09 August 2024, Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia issued a new release on blocking access to websites and IP addresses associated with the aforementioned illegal massages and contents.With close cooperation from relevant ministries, authorities, and the public, the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has collaborated ...

Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia

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Press release on new CamboJA study reveals consequences of threats to digital rights and online freedom of expression in Cambodia

On 23 November 2023, CamboJA issues a press release on new CamboJA study reveals consequences of threats to digital rights and online freedom of expression in Cambodia.A new impacts study from CamboJA finds that journalists and active online citizens have serious concerns regarding the state ...

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Press​ release​ of​ the​ Club​ of​ Cambodian​ Journalists

On​ 24​ October​ 2023,​ the​ Club​ of​ Cambodia​ Journalists​ issued​ a​ press​ release​ after​ noticing​ that​ a​ number​ of​ journalists​ have​ recently​ been​ detained​ by​ the​ authorities​ in​ connection​ with​ ethical​ and​ professional​ violations​ that​ have​ affected​ the​ promotion​ of​ the​ media​ in​ Cambodia. ...

Club​ of​ Cambodia​ Journalists​

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Press release APSARA National Authority responds to Radio Free Asia (RFA)

On 12 September 2023, the APSARA National Authority issued a press release to national and international journalists in response to Radio Free Asia‘s coverage of “Amnesty International’s request to the World Heritage Committee to Check for forced evictions in the Angkor area.” ...

APSARA National Authority

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Press release on the continuation of the development of the Criminal Record Digital service phase 2

On 11 September 2023, the Ministry of Justice issued a public announcement on further development of the Criminal Record Digital phase 2 to provide faster services to the public. The Ministry is also working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to discuss ...

Ministry of Justice

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Joint statement on World Press Freedom Day 2023

On 02 May 2023, CamboJA issued a joint statement on World Press Freedom Day 2023.This year’s theme is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all Other Human Rights.” With this theme, the undersigned civil society groups, media association/organizations working ...

CamboJA

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Press statement: “Free and independent press is not a license to break the law with impunity” States the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson

On 14 February 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a press statement related to the revoked license of a foreign-funded media outlet in Cambodia. According to the press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson is utterly dismayed at and dismissed ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Joint​ statement:​ Media​ and​ civil​ society​ groups​ deeply​ disturbed​ by​ government’s​ decision​ to​ revoke​ VOD’s​ media​ license​ and​ the​ sexual​ harassment​ of​ a​ female​ reporter​

On 13 February 2023, 93 Media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) released a joint statement to express their deeply disturbed by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s order to revoke the license of Voice of Democracy (VOD), and also condemn the recent sexual harassment and intimidation of ...

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

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ANFREL condemns the shutdown of Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia

On 13 February 2023, Asian Network for Free Elections issued a statement condemning the shutdown of Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia.The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) condemns the shutdown of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia today, a blatant attack on media ...

Asian Network for Free Elections

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Statement by U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh on Voice of Democracy

On 13 February 2023, U.S. Embassy in Cambodia issues a statement on Voice of Democracy.The U.S Embassy in Cambodia are deeply troubled by the abrupt decision to revoke Voice of Democracy’s (VOD) media license. A free and independent press plays a critical role in a ...

U.S. Embassy in Cambodia

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VOD notice of apology

On 12 February 2023, VOD issued a notice on the letter of apology to the head of the Royal Government.VOD will submit a letter to the head of the Royal Government through the Cabinet after a reaction from Mr. HUN Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the ...

VOD

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Press release on the meeting between the Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information Committee of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Information

On 25 January 2023, at the National Assembly building, the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information with the Ministry of Information and colleagues organized a discussion meeting to understand “Media Affairs in Cambodia” in order to enhance the efficiency and ...

National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia

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Cambodia: six Southeast Asian journalist organizations collaborate to safeguard of press freedom

On 12 December 2022, CamboJA released a press release on Cambodia: six Southeast Asian journalist organizations collaborate to safeguard of press freedom.Six organizations from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia and Timor Leste formed a regional collaboration as a joint response to the deteriorating press freedom ...

CamboJA

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Joint Statement: VOD, VOA journalists denied access to Hun Sen’s press conference

On 14th November 2022, CamboJA issued a press release on VOD, VOA journalists denied access to Hun Sen’s press conference.We, the undersigned journalists’ organizations, are calling on the Ministry of Information to clarify why journalists from news outlets VOD and VOA were denied access to ...

CamboJA

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Joint Statement: End impunity for crimes against journalists in Cambodia

On 02 November 2022, the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) and 31 other civil society members released a Joint Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists to call on Cambodian authorities to prosecute crimes committed against journalists and to stop committing ...

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

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