(WAN/IFEX) – According to reports, on 8 January the Ministry of Information suspended several newspapers on the grounds that they had insulted national leaders and threatened national security. The Ministry ordered the seizure of all copies of these newspapers and warned printing companies that authorities would punish those who violated the order. The newspapers affected […]
(WAN/IFEX) – According to reports, on 8 January the Ministry of Information
suspended several newspapers on the grounds that they had insulted national
leaders and threatened national security. The Ministry ordered the seizure
of all copies of these newspapers and warned printing companies that
authorities would punish those who violated the order. The newspapers
affected by the suspension are Samleng Samapheap, Antarakum, Kumnit Kaun
Khmer, Proyuth, Neak Tosu and Kolvoth Angkor.
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violation of the right to “seek, receive, and impart information and ideas
of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in
print” guaranteed in Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, to which Cambodia is a signatory
is lifted immediately and that government intimidation of the press is halted
Appeals To
His Excellency Prince Norodom Ranariddh
First Prime Minister
Office of the Council of Ministers
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Fax: +855 23 26144H.E. Chea Sim
President of the National Assembly
Fax: +855 23 27769
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