Journalism Situation in Cambodia: Key trend in Q4, 2025
CamboJA’s monitoring shows a continued deterioration of the environment for independent journalism in Cambodia. Restrictions have widened as the Ministry of Information has introduced new media regulations aimed at controlling journalistic work.
Immediately release and drop charges against journalist Hem Vanna
Phnom Penh, 10 February 2026 – We, the undersigned civil society organizations and media organizations working to promote freedom of expression and media freedom, call for the release of journalist […]
Journalism Situation in Cambodia: Key trend in Q3
Restrictions on journalism and self-censorship among journalists have increased following the eruption of violent conflict in July regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. Cambodia’s media environment during the third quarter of […]
Media and CSOs Call for the Release of Two Journalists Charged with Treason
Phnom Penh, Sep 15, 2025 – Media and civil society organisations, including human rights defenders, that advocate for freedom of expression and press freedom, express deep concern over treason charges brought against two journalists, Phorn Sopheap of Battambang Post and Pheap Pheara of TSP 68 TV Online, in connection with their social media posts from the Cambodia–Thailand border.
Journalism Situation in Cambodia: Key trend in Q2
Cambodia’s media landscape remains under intense pressure, as starkly contrasting perspectives continue to emerge from the government and civil society regarding the state of press freedom in the country.
CamboJA Annual Report 2024
During the strategic period (2024-2028), CamboJA is expected to deliver three major
programmatic outcomes: (1) Increased support and protection of journalists, (2)
Improved enabling environment and pro-media policies for journalism, and (3) Increased availability and accessibility of credible news.
Statement of Solidarity with Indonesian Journalists
Phnom Penh, September 2, 2025 — The Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) expresses its deepest solidarity with journalists in Indonesia who are facing violence, intimidation, and harassment while covering the […]
Environmental Journalist Battles 22 Lawsuits
Indigenous environmental journalist Uk Mao from Stung Treng province is struggling—he battles 22 lawsuits and repeated intimidation for his reporting on deforestation. The latest is a civil case filed by […]
Joint NGO Letter Regarding Jimmy
The Rt Hon Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer KC The Rt Hon Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer KC 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AB 21 August 2025 Dear Prime Minister, […]
Media Organizations and CSOs Urge Protection of Journalists and Ethical Reporting Amid Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
Phnom Penh, 01 August 2025 — As media organizations and CSOs committed to press freedom, the protection of journalists, and professional reporting standards, we jointly issue this statement to draw […]
Calling for an Immediate Ceasefire, Constructive Dialogue, Respect for International Law, and Peaceful Coexistence
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are deeply concerned about the escalating armed conflict along the Cambodia–Thailand border. The intensifying violence has already resulted in unacceptable human suffering, including the […]
Local Journalist Silenced by Multiple Lawsuits
Since beginning his journalism career in 2021, Chheang Phalla has actively reported on issues affecting communities in Banan district, Battambang province—particularly environmental destruction, a topic that has drawn disapproval from local authorities and, increasingly, legal pressure.
Legal and Psychosocial Safety Support for Environmental Journalists in Cambodia
Environmental journalists in Cambodia are working under increasing pressure and face growing threats. CamboJA recorded 41 cases of harassment against at least 64 journalists in 2024. The most frequent type […]
Quarterly Monitoring Report on Journalism (January-March 2025)
The report focuses on the nature and type of violations, the type of medium affected journalists are working for, as well as the type of beat/topic they were working on. It also examines the profile of perpetrators and the repercussions faced by journalists and their organizations as a result of violations. It furthermore discusses the impact of these incidents on national and international legal protections related to freedom of expression and broader human rights frameworks.
CamboJA Launches New Project to Enhance Legal and Psychosocial Safety for Environmental Journalists
Gaza: RSF, CPJ and over 130 media outlets call for opening the Strip to foreign journalists and protecting Palestinian reporters
Over one hundred press freedom advocacy groups and international newsrooms have joined Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in issuing a public appeal demanding that […]
Environmental Journalist Uk Mao Released on Bail
Environmental journalist Uk Mao was released on bail on May 25, 2025, according to the release order issued by the investigating judge of the Stung Treng Provincial Court . Ek […]
Immediately Release and Drop the Charges Against Environmental Reporter Uk Mao
Joint Statement: End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, 1 November 2024 — On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we, the undersigned civil society organizations, call upon the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to take immediate and concrete action to ensure the effective, independent, and transparent investigation of all crimes committed against media workers and human rights defenders (“HRDs”) in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Joint Statement: The Access to Information Law Boosts Investment and Economic growth in Cambodia
Cambodia’s civil society organizations (CSOs) call on the Royal Government and the National
Assembly to quickly adopt a new Access to Information Law, in line with international standards, and
to ensure the Cambodian citizens’ right information, in order to enhance transparency and
accountability, improve public services and address the challenges that exists in several areas.
