Frequency of criticism
Officials from four government bodies along with a personal adviser to Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday urged two US government-funded radio stations to be more professional and law-abiding during a closed-door meeting at the Council of Ministers. While little information was forthcoming regarding the content of the highly restricted meeting, several sources with knowledge of the proceedings, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the stations were dressed down for broadcasting stories considered to be too pro-opposition and anti-government. In particular, the sources said, they focused on recent reporting of the Mam Sonando case and the murder of environmental activist Chut Wutty, saying they failed to present the government’s side to both stories. … Siphan insisted the government had no intention to shut down the stations, but wanted to ensure they “abide by the law and regulations in Cambodia”. …
