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Journalists flag stricter media rules at press freedom event
Regulatory hurdles remain major challenges for Cambodia’s media, local journalists said on Thursday at an event ahead of World Press Freedom Day. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/journalists-flag-stricter-media-rules-at-press-freedom-event/
Concerns of ‘unethical journalism, media extortion’ raised on World Press Freedom Day
Concerns over unethical practices and alleged extortion in the Kingdom’s media industry took centre stage ahead of today’s World Press Freedom Day, as speakers from the private sector, government and media warned that such behaviour risks eroding public trust and undermining economic growth. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/concerns-of-unethical-journalism-media-extortion-raised-on-world-press-freedom-day/
‘Good’ but ongoing challenges: Press freedom in Cambodia ahead of World Press Freedom Day
Cambodia’s media landscape is under renewed focus ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, with a contrast emerging between official data highlighting progress and independent reports documenting continued risks faced by journalists. ...
World Press Freedom Day sees three key issues raised
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the suspension of USAID support and Cambodia’s drop in press freedom rankings from 151 to 161 were the most widely discussed topics during an event held to mark the 32nd World Press Freedom Day. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-press-freedom-day-sees-three-key-issues-raised
Information ministry: Press freedom improving, AI represents challenges
In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-press-freedom-improving-ai-represents-challenges
Cambodian journalists celebrate World Press Freedom Day with Prime Minister
Some 5,000 Cambodian media practitioners celebrated World Press Freedom Day with Prime Minister Hun Manet and many senior government officials on May 3 afternoon. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501482845/cambodian-journalists-celebrate-world-press-freedom-day-with-prime-minister/
Hun Manet says press freedom is alive and well in Cambodia
The likely prime ministerial successor Hun Manet has downplayed worsening restrictions on press freedoms, as civil society groups continue to warn of a deteriorating space for civil rights. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/hun-manet-says-press-freedom-is-alive-and-well-in-cambodia/
Information law a step closer
The information minister announced yesterday that the government is one step closer to establishing an access to information law, in response to demands for a more transparent and responsive government. ...
Ros Chanveasna
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24538/information-law-a-step-closer/
Journalists garner support, monks silent in wake of attacks
Condemnation has grown following Friday’s attack on a journalist near Freedom Park as the Ministry of Information joined the U.N. Human Rights Office in denouncing the attacks. On Saturday, the U.N.’s human rights representative in Cambodia, Wan-Hea Lee, called for an investigation into the beating of ...
Kuch Naren and George Wright
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/journalists-garner-support-monks-silent-in-wake-of-attacks-58145/
Human Rights group: Cambodia’s press freedom becomes worse
The freedom of the press and expression in Cambodia becomes worse this year, according the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=11&token=MzBhOGNkZGJiMzE
