Minister to address beatings
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith has pledged to meet with Daun Penh District Governor Sok Sambath to discuss the targeting of journalists by hired district security guards, said UNESCO country representative Anne Lemaistre, who met with the minister on Friday. The minister is also keen on working with UNESCO and the UN human rights office to organise safety training for journalists, possibly using the Information Ministry as a venue, she told thePost yesterday. … Untrained security guards employed by the district have been used extensively to control demonstrations and enforce protests bans, particularly in the vicinity of Freedom Park, since last July’s national election. Recently, they have begun singling out journalists and those with cameras for attack. …
Kevin Ponniah and Mom Kunthear
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