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“CSOs, Media and Labor Groups Urge Govt to Investigate Crimes Against Journalists”
“A coalition of 13 civil society, media and labor organizations has called on the government to ensure independent and transparent investigations into crimes and rights violations against journalists, warning that impunity continues to threaten press freedom.”
Coalition reports 29 rights violations against journalists in Cambodia from January to September 2026.
Key points
- A coalition of 13 civil society, media and labor groups urged independent, transparent investigations.
- CamboJA documented 29 journalist-targeted human rights violations between January and September 2026.
- 19 cases involved safety violations such as summonses, detentions, pre-trial detention or imprisonment.
- Four journalists remain in prison for alleged incitement and related charges; two were sentenced to 14 years.
- Experts note rising fear among journalists reporting on sensitive issues and ongoing impunity.
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