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UNESCO Director-General condemns the killing of journalist Chhoeung Chheng in Cambodia
I condemn the killing of Chhoeung Chheng and call for a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Environmental reporters are essential for providing information to communities affected by climate disruption and other environmental challenges, and must be protected.
Chhoeung Chheng was a journalist covering environmental issues for local online media outlet, Kampuchea Aphivath. He was reportedly shot while covering the transport of alleged illegal logging in the Boeung Per Wildlife Sanctuary on 4 December. He succumbed to his injuries three days later while in hospital.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. UNESCO in 2024 on the alarming rise of lethal and non-lethal attacks against journalists reporting on environmental issues.
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鈥淪ince wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed鈥 鈥 UNESCO Constitution, 1945.
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