Brothers Arrested for Impersonating Officials, Extortion
Battambang authorities arrested two people for allegedly impersonating authorities and for extorting money from another person.
Mech Dara Feb 7, 6:24 pm
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Battambang authorities arrested two people for allegedly impersonating authorities and for extorting money from another person.
Information Minister Khieu Kanharith is facing criticism for a Facebook post objectifying women, with the minister saying the posts were innocent and allegations of sexism are being projected onto the post.
A government spokesman has said that journalists should report to the provincial information department when frequently reporting in a jurisdiction, a suggestion rejected by an independent-media advocate.
As journalists and observers were again harassed and threatened at NagaWorld protests this week, the Information Ministry said lower-level authorities did not appear to fully understand their roles and acted outside of their remit.
Commemorating press freedom, Information Minister Khieu Kanharith said what mattered was that Cambodian journalists aren’t swayed from the truth — and that they could do so even while accepting gifts of cash.
Some 1,061 cases of “fake news” have been identified by the Information Ministry this year, according to a ministry report — 910 of them for inciting criticism of the government or insulting the country’s leaders.
An online journalist says he received an anonymous call that he took to be a threat after reporting on land clearing in Siem Reap province.
News publisher Los Seng, of Los Seng News, says he is under pressure over covering land disputes related to Phnom Penh’s new international airport in Kandal province, warned to stop his reporting and told that a case against him was headed to court.
Journalists broadcasting from red zones, following ambulances or making misleading conclusions “without clear background” will face legal action, the Information Ministry said on Tuesday, as a spokesperson explained that the measures were needed as some had made reports without first verifying with relevant parties.
The Information Ministry has issued a letter saying it should be notified before all journalism trainings, with a spokesperson saying it can help find trainers and speakers from various government institutions.
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