Cambodia: Charges against journalist highlight clampdown on press freedom
Responding to the charges of incitement against journalist Mech Dara following his arrest by military police, Amnesty International’s Acting Deputy
Award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara has been arrested and charged with incitement
The court said his posts were fake, contained edited pictures and were full of ill-intention intended to make people think bad of the government
Award-winning Cambodian journalist arrested amid ‘repressive’ crackdown on media freedoms
An award-winning journalist known for his work investigating human trafficking inside vast scam compounds has been arrested in Cambodia, as the country cracks down on media freedoms. Mech Dara was in a car with his family when he was arrested at a checkpoint on Monday.
Award-winning Cambodian journalist who exposed cyberscams is arrested
Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist who has reported extensively on human trafficking and corruption, has been arrested and charged with incitement. Dara, who has reported for the BBC, has been charged over five social media posts which could "incite social unrest", a court spokesperson said. He faces up to two years in jail.
Rights Orgs, Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of Cambodian Journalist
Mech Dara, who has earned global plaudits for his work on online scam syndicates, has been charged with “incitement” over a series of social media posts.
Award-winning Cambodian journalist arrested for 'incitement to cause chaos'
An award-winning Cambodian journalist known for reporting on human trafficking in the cyber scam industry has been arrested, police said Tuesday.
Cambodia court charges award winning journalist with social unrest incitement
Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist was arrested and charged for incitement on Tuesday, leading to widespread concern among international rights groups and media organizations. Dara was
US calls for release of award-winning Cambodian journalist
The U.S. is calling for the immediate release of a Cambodian journalist arrested Monday and charged with incitement over recent social media posts. Mech Dara, who won an award from the U.S. State Department last year for his reporting on cyber trafficking rings in Cambodia,
Outrage as Cambodian Journalist Charged For Social Media Posts
A renowned Cambodian investigative journalist, Mech Dara, was on Tuesday charged with incitement to provoke “serious social chaos,” sparking outrage from human rights groups and journalism advocates.
Cambodia charges investigative journalist Mech Dara, who exposed trafficking and scam compounds, with incitement
Cambodian military police said on Tuesday they have arrested an award-winning reporter known for investigating local ...
A Cambodian reporter who exposed scams charged over online posts
A Cambodian reporter who exposed online scams and corruption was charged with a criminal offense that could land him in ...
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Statement by the Spokesman of Cambodian Information Ministry regarding case of accused Mech Dara
The Spokesman of the Ministry of Information has issued a statement, regarding the case of the accused Mech Dara, who has ...
Cambodia Arrests Journalist Known for Exposing Scam Centers
The charge of incitement came after the United States punished a tycoon for what it said was his role in the scam compounds.
Mech Dara, reporter who exposed human trafficking in cyber scamming, arrested in Cambodia, rights groups say
Mech Dara, who has been honoured for his coverage of human trafficking in the cyber scam industry, was reportedly detained by ...
A Cambodian reporter who investigated online scam centers has been arrested
A Cambodian freelance reporter noted for his bold investigative reporting in a country with limited press freedom has been ...