In less than a year, Cambodia has gone from having the freest press in the region to being one of the most repressive and dangerous places to be a journalist. In the 2018 Reporters Without Borders press freedom index published last month, Cambodia dropped 10 places from 132 to 142, and the country’s independent press was described as being “in ruins”. This was echoed by the Cambodian Centre for Independent Media, which recently concluded that the “facade” of free press in Cambodia had collapsed entirely, with almost half of journalists reporting intimidation.

Speaking to the Guardian from Washington DC, where he is seeking political asylum, Pheap voiced his sorrow. “Any journalist who writes the real situation of Cambodia, anything that the government doesn’t like, then they will do everything to intimidate or prosecute us, and make sure we do not feel safe in our own country,” he said. “Because of this I have lost everything.”

General Mackevili wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 6:48 am

cambo swa wrote:Next - CEO? 440?
Would a forum such as CEO be permitted to operate or operate uncensored in China?
Pay your taxes?

Shit, it was a typo. This site was supposed to say Columbia Expats Online.

But in all seriousness, who knows. That said, we do edit the PM's name out and I'm about as interested in local politics as I am in basket weaving.

finbar wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 3:49 pm Phnom Penh Toast

Artful Dodger wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 4:44 pm Media today said an investor from Malaysia bought PP Post and the guy is pro H.S.... I guess that means the tax bill disappears now.