Cambodian press in peril
The fate of two Cambodian journalists accused of espionage — Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin — hangs in the balance as their trial resumes in Phnom Penh today, although the charges against them are based on absurd grounds and flimsy evidence.
The bogus case against the duo has had a chilling effect on freedom of the press and ordinary people in Thailand’s neighbouring country.
The pair were just two among many media professionals, government critics and opposition members who have fallen prey to Hun Sen’s government ruthless crackdown, which began before last year’s general election.
