US condemns killing of Cambodia journalist
The United States has condemned the killings of a Cambodian journalist and his son, warning it could have a “chilling effect” on the media ahead of general elections later this month.
The US embassy in Phnom Penh says the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is ready to help Cambodian authorities investigate the drive-by shootings of Khim [...]
Cambodian journalist shot dead: police
PHNOM PENH (AFP) — A Cambodian journalist and his son were shot dead as they left a sports stadium in the capital Phnom Penh, police said Saturday.
Khim Sambo, 47, died in hospital Friday evening soon after being shot twice in the back by unknown gunmen, Phnom Penh’s police chief Touch Naruth said.
His 22-year-old son Khat [...]
Promoting Cambodian Journalism
Five Cambodian journalists were recently honored by their professional colleagues for outstanding investigative reporting. The five top winners of the Club of Cambodian Journalists’ “Investigative Journalism Awards Competition”, received their awards at a ceremony in Phnom Penh. The competition was organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy, in order to encourage the Cambodian press [...]
Killing of reporter brings fear to Cambodian election campaign
In Cambodia, a journalist and his son have been shot dead in what appears to be a targetted assassination.
The 47-year old opposition newspaper reporter was killed on Friday evening and his son died in hospital later that night.
Presenter: Liam Cochrane
Speakers: Sara Colm, senior researcher for Human Rights Watch; Kek Galabru, president of LICADHO, Yim Sovann, [...]
SRP appealed for jailed editor’s release
Sam Rainsy Party leader Sam Rainsy said at the press conference on Tuesday at SRP’s headquarters that he offered to take the place of Dam Sith, editor-in-chief of SRP-aligned newspapers, who was arrested by the Phnom Penh municipal court Sunday noon on charges of defamation, insult and disinformation.
“I request the court to release Dam Sith [...]
