Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Protecting Cambodia’s independent media
Independent media face increasing restrictions and threats. In 2024, there were 41 cases of harassment involving at least 64 journalists.
Cambodia: Ensure swift justice for journalist murdered in Siem Reap
Journalist Chhoeung Chheng had previously reported on deforestation in the province.
Drop charges and immediately release Cambodian journalist Mech Dara
Dara is a frontline investigative journalist whose stories have uncovered corruption, environmental destruction, and human trafficking.
Cambodia: Conviction of Mother Nature environmental activists a “mockery of justice”
“Silencing environmental defenders and characterising their peaceful advocacy as a threat to the state is a mockery of justice.”
Cambodia: Fundamental freedoms monitor report 2022
The report noted that the government’s crackdown on fundamental freedoms hindered public participation and undermined the advancement of democracy in Cambodia.
Cambodia: Statement of civil society groups on World Press Freedom Day
The statement urged the Cambodian government to ensure a free, safe, and secure environment for journalists and news outlets.
Joint statement: End impunity for crimes against journalists in Cambodia
Since 1994, at least 15 journalists have been killed in Cambodia. Harassment and crimes against journalists remain worryingly high this year.
Groups deplore use of violence and detention of journalists and activists at Phnom Tamao
The violence and detentions of five VOD journalists and four activists came just days after the Phnom Tamao forest underwent massive deforestation, losing one quarter of the roughly 2,000-hectare site in about one week.