The Cambodian government has intensified its targeting of journalists, both local and foreign, particularly those addressing sensitive topics like environmental concerns. Recent circumstances highlight this trend, exemplified by a UK journalist being forcibly denied entry after contributing to a documentary outlining Cambodia's environmental issues. Wong Nathan Paul Southern, a journalist active in the region, emphasizes that such dangerous reporting repercussions often result in self-censorship or even death for reporters. He cites the tragic story of Chhoeung Chheng, a journalist investigating illegal deforestation who was murdered, underscoring the peril of environmental journalism in Cambodia.
Cambodian authorities are increasingly targeting journalists who report on sensitive issues, with UK journalist Gerald Flynn being denied reentry for allegedly having a fake visa.
Nathan Paul Southern warns that reporting in Cambodia has become exceedingly dangerous, particularly for those covering environmental issues or anything that might embarrass the government.
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