Controversy over Cambodia’s journalism charter following United Nations criticism

Journalists covering a press conference at Phnom Penh Municipal Hall. - Photo: The Phnom Penh Post file

PHNOM PENH: The Permanent Mission of Cambodia in Geneva, the Ministry of Information and several of Cambodia’s press associations have strongly defended the recently issued Charter for Professional Journalism, following calls by United Nations experts for its suspension.

The experts expressed concerns over the rushed development of the charter and the lack of comprehensive consultation during its drafting process, urging reforms to safeguard freedom of expression and the press.