Former Journalists Charged With Espionage

Two former journalists for US-based Radio Free Asia in Cambodia were detained in the capital, Phnom Penh in November 2017 on trumped-up charges of espionage. They have been denied bail. If convicted, they face up to 15 years’ imprisonment. Amnesty International considers them prisoners of conscience.

Two former journalists for US-based Radio Free Asia in Cambodia were detained in the capital, Phnom Penh in November 2017 on trumped-up charges of espionage. They have been denied bail. If convicted, they face up to 15 years’ imprisonment. Amnesty International considers them prisoners of conscience. 1) TAKE ACTION Write a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:

• Calling on the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin, as prisoners of conscience detained and charged solely for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression, and drop all charges against them;
• Urging the authorities to stop resorting to intimidation, surveillance and legal actions to stifle press freedom and limit the space for freedom of expression.

Contact these two officials by 18 January, 2018:

Minister of Public Security and Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng 75 Norodom Blvd Khan Chamkarmon Phnom Penh, Cambodia Fax: +855 23 426 585 Salutation: Your Excellency

H.E. Ambassador Chum Bunrong, Royal Embassy of Cambodia 4530 16th St NW, Washington DC 20011 Phone: 1 202 726 7742 Fax: 1 202 726 8381 Salutation: Dear Ambassador

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