"Sometimes, my mom would tell him, don't take so many risks. But my brother said he has to die someday, and until that day comes, he told her, he just wants to do something for our country and our society." Dara's sister spoke to NPR npr.org/2024/10/13/nx-…

A stunning visualisation of Dara's work and impact

🚨 Breaking: Mech Dara was denied bail by the Phnom Penh municipal court today, despite his ailing health. We continue to call for all charges to be dropped and for his immediate release. #FreeMechDara

Samantha Power lands in Cambodia in a few hours, the first USAID Administrator to visit the country. We call on Samantha Power to urgently raise the case of imprisoned journalist Mech Dara with authorities and do everything possible to push for his immediate release. #FreeMechDara

On her Cambodia visit today Samantha Power spoke about Dara and the importance of democracy, a free media and the rule of law, enshrined in Cambodia’s constitution.

Mech Dara, a journalist, was released on bail from Kandal provincial prison on Thursday at 12 noon, after his apology last night to Senate president Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Journalist Mech Dara seeks blessing from a monk in a pagoda in Phnom Penh after he was released on bail this afternoon. Interestingly, he was dressed in a white t-shirt bearing the words “wanna go fishing”. #Mechdara #Kiripost

Journalist Mech Dara receives blessing from a monk at a pagoda after he was released on bail on Thursday. (CamboJA/Seoung Nimol)

We are thrilled to report that Mech Dara was released on bail earlier today in Phnom Penh and has returned to the loving embrace of friends and family. We now ask that all charges will be fully dropped so that Dara may continue his life and work in peace.

Award-winning Cambodian journalist freed on bail --- Source: AFPTV Mech Dara, Cambodian journalist: "I thank all relevant institutions and colleagues and others who helped me so that I have freedom and stay out of jail provisionally."

Mech Dara, Cambodian journalist: "I also hope that I can continue my career to serve the public." Source: AFPTV