Statement

Joint Declaration: World Press Freedom Day 2025

Joint Declaration Phnom Penh, 2 May 2025— We, the undersigned Cambodian and international civil society organizations, human rights defenders and media rights advocates, express deep concern in response to the increasing restrictions on and threats to the country’s remaining independent media. In addition to the myriad challenges faced by journalists and independent outlets by the Government and powerful actors – legal harassment, intimidation, arrest, arbitrary license revocation, censorship - they now face an additional challenge: funding cuts. These financial constraints severely hinder the abili...