State violence against reporters condemned

21 April 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Crime and law enforcement / Forest products / Forests and forestry / Government / Human rights / Land / Law and judiciary / Logging and timber / Social development / System of government
CCJ / Chantak Khmer / Club of Cambodian Journalists / Committee to Protect Journalists / Kampuchea Thmey newspaper / Kheng Tito / Preah Vihear provincial military police

The Club of Cambodian Journalists has condemned the alleged beating by military police of three journalists while were covering illegal logging and called for the government to open an investigation and take legal action. In a statement published on Friday, the CCJ voiced its concern for the safety of reporters and the future of freedom of expression in the country. “The activity of the authorities and traders [is] a serious threat against the spirit and safety of journalists who are fulfilling their duties professionally,” the statement reads. “The intention is to obstruct their freedom of expression as well as directly stymie the democratic process in Cambodia.” …

 May Titthara
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