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5 November 2026

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) must take immediate and concrete action to ensure effective, independent and transparent investigations into all crimes committed against journalists, media workers and human rights defenders (HRDs) in Cambodia, as we mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.

In Cambodia, human rights violations and crimes against journalists remain a serious concern. There were 29 instances of human rights violations against journalists and media organizations between January and September 2026, according to the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA). Of these cases, 19 involved legal threats, harassment, arbitrary interrogations and summonses, arrests, detentions, and imprisonment. Authorities remained the primary perpetrators of violations against journalists, yet accountability for these violations remained largely absent, allowing those responsible to continue acting with impunity. This pattern raises serious concerns about the abuse of power and the lack of accountability for violations committed against journalists, further undermining public trust in the justice system.

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2 November 2026 audio available

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29 October 2026 audio available

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14 October 2026

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Article | LICADHO Sees Increase in Intimate Image Abuse Cases

14 July 2026 audio available

Intimate image abuse is a type of gender-based violence emerging across Cambodia. LICADHO has documented 24 cases involving intimate image abuse since 2021, with more than one-third opened in the last 12 months alone. While these cases likely represent only a small fraction of those occurring in Cambodia, they reveal clear patterns of abuse.