Published Work
Deutsche Welle Asia
Cambodia clamps down on environmental activists – DW – 07/12/2024
Observers see the threat to Cambodia’s rule of law and civil society growing after members of an award-winning environmental group were convicted of conspiring against the state.
Is China building a strategic foothold in Cambodia? – DW – 05/28/2024
Joint military drills this month suggest the ties between China and Cambodia are growing stronger. Experts argue Beijing will use Cambodia as a conduit to further its strategic interests in the South China Sea.
What is left of Cambodia’s political opposition? – DW – 03/28/2024
The same family has ruled Cambodia for nearly 40 years, and has dismantled opposition to its rule piece by piece. As Hun Manet continues in his father’s footsteps, exiled Cambodian activists vow continued resistance.
What to expect from Cambodia’s new ‘dynastic’ prime minister – DW – 08/22/2023
After almost 40 years, Cambodia has a new prime minister: The outgoing prime minister’s son. But Hun Sen is expected to maintain some control even after leaving office.
Cambodia: Hun Sen holds control of media ahead of elections – DW – 07/12/2023
Cambodia’s authoritarian prime minister and his party face little opposition in upcoming elections. Access to free media in the country remains restricted.
Voice of America (VOA)
Supporters demand release of highly regarded Cambodian journalist
Mech Dara, an award-winning journalist, has been imprisoned pending trial after being charged with incitement
Cambodian activist’s brother arrested at border
Hay Vannith, a Cambodian scholar, was arrested and detained at the Poi Pet border in Cambodia after trying to travel to Thailand
In Cambodia, reporting on illegal scam centers brings threats
Journalists investigating billion-dollar scam centers harassed, surveilled, threatened with legal action
Report: Southeast Asia scam centers swindle billions
Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos are some of the hotspots of cyber scams
Cambodian Activists and Family Members Arrested in Thailand
The arrests come ahead of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s visit to Bangkok