“Important strategic objectives” is a crazy way to say “genocide”

BREAKING: Award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara has been released from prison. No details yet on whether the charges against him will be dropped - and they should be - but for now it's a relief to see him out of prison.

Quite a great news that the ‘lone wolf’ is out on bail. He belongs nowhere near prison. His works hugely benefit Cambodia. Dara that I know never have any ill intent to destabilise his country or harm public security. Hoping for his acquittal from the charge against him.

Relieved to see Dara Mech released from prison today after more than three weeks of unjust detention. Hopefully Cambodian authorities will also drop the charges against him, but for now it's great to see him freed on bail #PressFreedom #FreeMechDara #JournalismIsNotACrime

It's a relief to see Mech Dara released on bail after 3 weeks. Being out on bail is not being free. The #Cambodian government must drop any remaining charges against Dara Mech and stop using vague charges like incitement to silence the press

I’m away from PP starting today but this was the happiest news to land to. If there is real justice and real press freedom in Cambodia, all charges against Dara will be dropped and he can keep doing his important work

The level to which Cambodia’s government institutions both acknowledge the severity of the scam problem and completely deny it’s existence is so surreal and baffling

NEW POST!! Despite claims from the Cambodian Government that it is tackling online crime sites, expansion in 2024 has been rapid. In this post we look at satellite imagery of 11 sites in Cambodia that started construction or expanded significantly in 2024. Link in bio!

What to even say to this

If you hear any words today. Let them Be this. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt speaking truth to power. As the United Nations Special Rapporteur, here she is passionately condemning the global community's silence and lack of empathy for the Palestinian people. United we stand 🕊️

Good piece in CamboJA News (ខេមបូចា ព័ត៌មាន) - instead of a peer-run/industry-led oversight body, #Cambodia's Ministry of Information rushed through a wildly unpopular *legally binding* press charter that seems more intent on silencing critics than regulating the press. cambojanews.com/cambodiasmedia…

May you rest in peace, Dr Raymond Leos. You will be sorely missed by your loved ones, students, and whoever fortunate enough to know or work with you. Your passing is a great loss of everyone in Cambodia's academic community.

This is such sad news. Dr. Ray was one of the most generous and kindest academics I have ever worked with. He truly cared for the people he mentored and supported. He will be sorely missed

Has news of Thais, Indians, Chinese, Indonesians, Malaysians, Taiwanese, etc. also taken them by storm?

my work calendar completely packed this week