Regional journalists meet in Cambodia to tackle risk management in conflict reporting

FILE PHOTO: This pool photo taken and released on August 20, 2025 by Agence Kampuchea Presse shows Malaysian Defence Attache to Cambodia Colonel Nazlee Bin Abdul Rahim (C) taking a picture of the damage during a visit organised by Cambodia's Ministry of Defence following the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict in Preah Vihear province. At the regional workshop for journalists, Information ministry spokesperson Tep Asnarith delivered a briefing on the Cambodia–Thai border dispute, underlining the importance of accurate, balanced reporting on cross-border issues. - Pool/AFP

PHNOM PENH: Thirty journalists from across Asia convened in Siem Reap on August 28 for a regional workshop which focused on safety and risk management in conflict reporting.

The initiative aimed at strengthening ethical standards and ensuring the security of media practitioners covering sensitive and high-risk situations.