Details case of media violation in Phnom Penh
Location | Phnom Penh |
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Date of Event | Mar 26, 2021 |
Last Update | Mar 26, 2021 |
# of media license(s) revoked | 3 |
Summary | The Ministry of Information has revoked Youth Techo (Teccho Youth News)'s media license on 26 March 2021 and accused the outlet of spreading misinformation, polluting society and causing chaos, in violation of the Law on the Press and of its contract with the Ministry. The Ministry of Information claimed the news website spread false information and caused social unrest during the COVID-19 pandemic but did not specify the exact facts of the alleged social unrest. |
References | VOD | Fresh News |