Phnom Penh, 27 March 2026 — We, the undersigned local and international media organizations and civil society organizations working to promote press freedom and freedom of expression, are gravely dismayed by the unacceptable conviction and sentencing of two journalists, Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, to 14 years in prison. We call on the Cambodian government
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OPCC elects new board for 2024
The Overseas Press Club of Cambodia (OPCC) elected a new board on Jan. 11, 2024 with many board members from 2023 returning for another year of serving the journalism community in Cambodia. Seven candidates ran for seven open positions on the board this year. Government crackdowns have had a chilling effect on media freedoms in
Statement on the passing of John McBeth
New Zealand-born John McBeth, one of Asia’s pre-eminent journalists with a record of scrupulous and ground-breaking reporting, died on December 7 after a short illness. He was 79. Over a career spanning more than 62 years McBeth’s reporting helped shape events in countries including South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia. McBeth was
Joint Statement: Government advances censorship of critical news sites in the lead-up to national elections.
Phnom Penh, July 18, 2023– We, the undersigned institutions, express serious concern over the government’s decision to block critical media websites and a public database ahead of the national election as a serious violation of the people’s right to information. Last week, the Ministry of Information ordered the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) to block
OPCC Announces New Board for 2023
After holding elections on Dec. 12, 2022, the Overseas Press Club of Cambodia (OPCC) is pleased to announce the new board that will serve Cambodia’s journalist community for the coming year. Former president and lifetime member Luke Hunt facilitated elections that saw eight candidates stand for seven positions on the board. The new board for
OPCC elects 2020 board
The Overseas Press Club Cambodia (OPCC) has elected a new board for 2020. At the annual general meeting on February 4, the 2019 board was thanked for its efforts throughout the year. A new board was then elected, with Ate Hoekstra unanimously voted to take on another term as president. The new board is: President:
